Ezekwesili further argued that she cannot be bribed to support a cause she is committed to.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Activist and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has rubbished claims that she was offered a bribe to support embattled Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
She made this known in a post she shared on her X page, claiming “Money can’t buy my voice”.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio fell out in February, after which the former accused the latter of making sexual advances toward her, alleging that the incidents occurred both in his office and at his residence in Akwa Ibom state.
The drama followed a dispute over seating arrangements in the senate chamber.
The senate on March 6, suspended Natasha for six months for what it called gross misconduct over the altercation with the presiding officer.
After her suspension, Ezekwesili demanded an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations saga.
She also called on Akpabio to step aside while an impartial probe panel is handling Natasha’s petition.
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However, a UK-based activist, Sandra Duru, better known as Professor Mgbeke, last Thursday alleged that Akpoti-Uduaghan fabricated the sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio.
Duru also claimed that the senator told her Ezekwesili was paid to back the sexual harassment allegations.
While refuting the claims in a post she shared on her verified social media handle, the ex-Minister said she cannot be bribed to support a cause she is committed to.
Ezekwesili said, “I see how my unwavering support for your cry for justice has sent your adversaries into a frenzy—resorting to desperate, laughable falsehoods.
“No sensible and decent person who knows my incorruptible track record is deceived by the ridiculous fabrications being peddled by your traducers.
“They know—without a doubt — that no amount of money, not even all the wealth in every Central Bank in the world, can buy my convictions, voice, and stance on any matter I choose to support. So, worry not, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan,” she tweeted.
She went on to state that she would continue to support the suspended senator wholeheartedly.
