Legal luminary, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has raised concerns over what he described as ‘significant inconsistencies’ in the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Briefing the media at his Apapa Chambers in Lagos State on Tuesday, Agbakoba, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, said he was interested in finding out the truth about the allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President.
Agbakoba is a solicitor to Akpabio.
He said: ‘Allegation of sexual harassment is a serious matter that deserves careful handling.
‘We acknowledge the difficulty faced by anyone making such an allegation and the importance of treating all parties with dignity’.
He said that that Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) accepted Akpabio’s brief in a conciliatory manner.
‘I have three daughters and, so, understand the gravity of sexual harassment.
‘I am ready to meet with Akpoti-Uduaghan and her lawyers on the issue’, he said.
According to Agbakoba, OAL is only interested in the legal angle to the allegation.
‘Sexual harassment allegations, particularly in governance institutions, require careful handling not only for the parties involved but also for the integrity of our democratic institutions’, he said.
Agbakoba said that the case should be resolved through institutional processes rather than media channels, emphasising the importance of commitment to transparency and justice.
‘Sexual harassment is serious. Also is presumption of innocence. Let the facts lead, not sentiment’, he said.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
