President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has apologised to his colleague, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for statements he made while shutting her down in plenary last week.
The Senate President had warned Akpoti-Uduaghan that she could not speak unless he permitted her.
Furthermore, he mentioned that the Senate is not a “nightclub”.
His words sparked outrage on social media, with several women’s groups condemning him for being sexist and disrespecting women.
In his apologies, delivered at Tuesday’s plenary, Akpabio stated that he would never knowingly degrade any woman.
He said, “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 In the social media shows that we have enemies. I felt I should tender a public apology to you. I do not mean any harm. People should concentrate on things that will move this country forward
“Social media handlers should practice with decorum. We won’t out of anger regulate social media.”
The former governor of Akwa Ibom state also denied social media posting claims that he has “numerous girlfriends.”
“I have only one wife and she is enough for me,” he said
