By Cyril Fasuyi, senator representing Ekiti North, made a statement. He said Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Kayode Fayemi of selling the Ajaokuta Steel Mill. Fayemi served as a former minister of solid minerals during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
During the plenary on Wednesday, March 5, Fasuyi said Fayemi would be submitting a petition in response to the purported allegation Fayemi released a statement saying his past engagements with Akpoti-Uduaghan “were strictly professional”, prompting the Kogi lawmaker to condemn Fasuyi for “lying against me right in the hallowed chambers while quoting the bible”
FCT, Abuja – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a senator representing Kogi Central. On Wednesday night, March 5, 2025, she accused her colleague from Ekiti state, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, of “lying” against her.
BartaNews Margazin recalls that Senator Fasuyi made a statement on Wednesday, March 5. He mentioned that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had, in the past, made false and defamatory claims against ex-Ekiti governor, Kayode Fayemi. These claims were made when Fayemi served as minister of mines and steel development.
The purported defamation as alleged by Fasuyi was specifically regarding issues related to the Ajaokuta Steel Company. However, Ahmad Sajoh, head of the Fayemi media office, issued a statement. In it, the former governor stated that his past engagements with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan “were strictly professional.” He clarified that any differences that arose were purely based on divergent policy perspectives, not personal grievances.”
Senate President Akpabio told his colleagues on Wednesday, March 5. He mentioned that his late mother raised him very well. He claimed he had never harassed any woman.
In a recent interview with Arise Television, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged an incident with Akpabio. The incident occurred during a visit to his residence in southern Akwa Ibom state. She claimed the visit occurred on December 8, 2023.
She said Akpabio had taken her by the hand and led her around his house. He made sexual advances towards her. Her husband walked behind them, talking on his phone.
She further alleged that Akpabio had insinuated, on a separate occasion, that she should “take care of him.” This suggestion was made if she wanted her motions to receive favourable consideration in the Senate.
