Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has apologised to his colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for an uncomplimentary comment he directed at her.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.
During plenary last Thursday, Akpabio rebuffed Natasha for attempting to speak without recognition.
He remarked, “Senator Natasha, you cannot speak without being asked or invited to speak in the Senate. This is not a nightclub”.
However, during plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio noted that he would never deliberately denigrate a woman.
In his apology, Akpabio reiterated that he never intended to insult any woman.
He mentioned that his phone had been overwhelmed with insults regarding the issue.
“I will not intentionally denigrate any woman, and I always pray that God will uplift women. Distinguished Senator Natasha, I want to apologise to you.
“The interest shown on social media indicates that we have enemies. I felt I should tender a public apology to you. I do not mean any harm.
“People should focus on things that will move this country forward. Social media handlers should practise with decorum.
“We won’t regulate social media out of anger,” Akpabio said.