Former Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to personally respond to the sexual harassment allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, rather than relying on what he described as “hired blackmailers and image launderers.”
Abdullahi made the remarks in response to a recent media campaign spearheaded by one Professor Mgbake, who has become a vocal critic of Senator Natasha. He accused Mgbake of engaging in deliberate distraction tactics and spreading misinformation in a calculated attempt to protect the Senate President.
“While Mgbake publicly denied any link to the Senate President, she contradicted herself by revealing Senator Akpabio’s private phone number during one of her media tirades,” Abdullahi alleged, calling the act a strong indication of coordination between her and Akpabio’s camp.
He described Mgbake’s involvement as part of a “desperate media campaign” to shield Akpabio from scrutiny and called on Nigerians to stay focused on the core issue—the allegations of sexual harassment and the need for accountability.
Abdullahi went further to question Mgbake’s credibility, referencing past online reports that painted her as a serial fraudster. He cited a Nairaland thread branding her a “con artist” and an investigative report by Secrets Reporter accusing her of defrauding clients using front companies. He also noted her alleged role in a smear campaign against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, which she reportedly shared on her Facebook page.
“It is both disgraceful and cowardly for a high-ranking public officer like the Senate President to associate with individuals of such questionable reputation,” Abdullahi said. “Rather than defend himself with honour, Akpabio has chosen to hide behind people whose public records are smeared with controversy and criminal allegations.”
He also questioned the authenticity of Mgbake’s academic credentials, stating that her self-proclaimed title of “professor” lacks verification from any recognized institution.
Abdullahi criticised the reduction of a serious issue like sexual harassment to what he termed a “media circus” involving figures who themselves lack public trust.
He urged Senate President Akpabio to respond with dignity, transparency, and responsibility.
“This is about integrity and accountability. No Nigerian—no matter how highly placed—should be above scrutiny,” he said.
“The Senate President must rise to the occasion and prove his innocence through facts, not propaganda.”
