A storm of controversy has erupted in Nigeria’s political sphere as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of a long-standing pattern of sexual misconduct. In a recent interview on Untold Stories With Adesuwa, hosted by Adesuwa G, Atiku made the damning claim that Akpabio, even during his tenure as a governor, was notorious for sexually abusing women while in office. The allegations have reignited a firestorm surrounding Akpabio, who has been under scrutiny since Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused him of sexual harassment earlier this month.
Atiku Abubakar, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a former Vice President of Nigeria, did not mince words during his interview with Adesuwa G. He stated that Akpabio’s reputation for violating women has long been an open secret in Abuja’s political circles. “Even as a governor, Senate President Akpabio has been notorious for sexually abusing women while in office,” Atiku said, lending credence to earlier accusations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The interview, which aired on March 25, 2025, has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with users like @FakhuusHashim amplifying Atiku’s claims on X: “Not like anyone doubted Sen Natasha, but Akpabio is infamous in Abuja for violating women.”