The Senate will not probe the sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) the Senate had levelled the allegation during an interview on ARISE ZBews TV.
Speaking on ARISE News TV, on Monday, Chairman of Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), said that there was presently no petition before the Senate to necessitate a probe of Akpabio.
Adaramodu said: “The Senate does not conduct its affairs based on what is trending on social media. There must be a formal petition or a matter raised before the Senate before any investigation can take place.
“There is presently no formal matter before the Senate regarding these allegations. The only issue before the Senate is Senator Natasha’s non-compliance with the standing orders.”
He also dismissed her contention on the seating arrangement, saying that Order 6 of the Senate rules mandates the Senate President to assign seats to senators.
Senator Adaramodu said: ”All lawmakers are expected to speak from their designated seats, and any breach of this rule undermines order in the chamber.”
