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<p>Senate President <strong>Godswill Akpabio</strong> has denied allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) that he conspired to assassinate her, describing the claims as “malicious, false, and inflammatory.”</p>
<p>In a <strong>statement</strong> issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio also threatened legal action against both Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and former Senator Elisha Abbo.</p>
<p>Formal letters of demand are reportedly being finalized to seek public retractions, formal apologies, and compensation for what was described as reputational damage.</p>
<p>Eyiboh stated, “<em>As a statesman devoted to national unity and democratic values, I will not be distracted by malicious falsehoods or inflammatory rhetoric.”</em></p>
<p>He added that the accusations made by Akpoti-Uduaghan are “not only false but a dangerous and provocative fabrication.”</p>
<p>Eyiboh also pointed out that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously made an unsubstantiated accusation of sexual harassment against Akpabio, which she “later abandoned without clarification,” noting that this revealed a “troubling exploitation of victimhood narratives for personal and political gain.”</p>
<p>“<em>It is a recurring pattern of weaponizing falsehoods and exploiting victimhood for political advantage</em>,” Eyiboh said.</p>
<p>The statement, titled “<em>Re: False and Malicious Allegations Targeting the President of the Senate,” </em>also addressed fresh remarks made by former Senator Elisha Abbo, who claimed during an April 2 interview on Arise TV that Akpabio manipulated the judiciary to remove him from office.</p>
<p>Eyiboh responded, stating, “<em>Abbo had previously retracted those claims in 2023, issuing a public apology after admitting they were based on false assumptions.</em>”</p>
<p>He emphasized that Abbo’s removal was “the result of a constitutionally grounded judgment by the Court of Appeal, not political interference.”</p>
<p>Concerning Abbo’s new claims about Senate entitlements, Eyiboh clarified that “Senate entitlements are processed administratively and not at the discretion of the Senate President.”</p>
<p>“<em>These new claims regarding being denied entitlements are also categorically false</em>,” he added.</p>
<p>Regarding the timing of these attacks, Eyiboh suggested a political motive, saying,<em> “The timing and similarity of these attacks suggest a politically motivated effort to discredit the Senate’s leadership</em>.”</p>
<p>He further remarked, “<em>These individuals, possibly backed by hidden interests, appear united in a desperate attempt to undermine the Senate and its leadership.”</em></p>
<p>While legal action is underway, Eyiboh emphasized Akpabio’s continued focus on his legislative duties.</p>
<p>“<em>Regardless of the necessity for legal redress, formal letters of demand seeking retractions, apologies, and compensation are underway,</em>” he said.</p>
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