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The Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed requires Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s resignation following allegations of sexual harassment made towards him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In a press release issued by Rev. Joseph Hayab, chairman of CAN for the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, the affiliation described the controversy as regrettable and known as for mediation by nationwide elders to stop additional harm to the integrity of the Nationwide Meeting.
“There’s a want for revered elders to intervene. Each Akpabio and Natasha have people they maintain in excessive regard who can mediate. Members of the Nationwide Meeting should deal with this matter responsibly,” Rev. Hayab stated throughout a media briefing in Kaduna.
CAN Cautions In opposition to Untimely Requires Resignation
Referencing a Vanguard Newspaper report, CAN opposed calls for for Akpabio’s resignation, arguing that such calls have been untimely and unfair given the shortage of concrete proof.
“Calling for Akpabio’s resignation at this stage is inappropriate, as no verdict has been reached. Allegations of sexual harassment should be dealt with with seriousness, but in addition with equity and warning,” the affiliation emphasised.
CAN additional urged the media to train restraint in reporting the case, warning towards sensationalism that might inflame tensions alongside gender and regional traces. The affiliation additionally known as on political leaders to prioritize governance, notably the passage of the 2025 nationwide funds.
PANDEF Accuses ACF of Political Motives
In the meantime, the Pan Niger Delta Discussion board (PANDEF) has accused the Arewa Consultative Discussion board (ACF) of exploiting the allegations to pursue a political agenda geared toward undermining Southern leaders and influencing the 2027 presidential election.
In a press release issued by its Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, PANDEF criticized ACF’s stance, describing it as an try to stoke regional tensions and destabilize President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“The ACF’s claims of bias towards Northern senators are deceptive and divisive. Their assertion is a deliberate effort to create regional animosity,” Ominimini acknowledged.
PANDEF Warns In opposition to Regional Manipulation
PANDEF additionally recalled that in the course of the eighth Meeting, a Southern senator was suspended below a Northern Senate President, but no related ethnic narrative was pushed.
“The Senate operates below established guidelines. Disciplinary actions, together with suspensions, have all the time been a part of legislative processes. Anybody who feels wronged can search authorized cures. The ACF’s feedback are an try to sow discord and ought to be condemned,” PANDEF stated.
The group additionally accused ACF of fabricating an “anti-Arewa” narrative and known as on safety companies to analyze ACF’s Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, for making statements that might incite battle.
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