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Women For Change Vanguard on Friday took their protests to the United Nations office in Abuja, where they demanded that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan present evidence that she was sexually harassed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

DAILY POST reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan recently accused Akpabio of sexual harassment. The Senate subsequently suspended the Kogi-born senator.

In the past few weeks, Akpabio had faced significant reputational damage due to unsubstantiated allegations of sexual harassment made by his colleague.

Imor noted that this was not the first time Natasha had made serious allegations against a prominent figure.

She stressed that such actions risk becoming a weapon she wields against men in power, undermining the core principles of the fight against sexual violence.

Imor said: “As we stand at a critical juncture in our fight against sexual misconduct, the allegations made by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senator Akpabio raise serious concerns that necessitate thorough scrutiny.

“It is important to remember that in any allegation of misconduct, the burden of proof lies with the accuser.

“If Senator Natasha claims to have been a victim of sexual harassment, we urge her to come forth with credible evidence to support her accusations. The gravity of such claims demands accountability.

“We are particularly troubled by the growing trend of misusing the #BelieveAllWomen mantra, which can inadvertently shield unfounded accusations against men.”

“As mothers and members of the Women for Change Vanguard, we are acutely aware of the implications of false accusations. Such claims not only harm the accused but also diminish the experiences of genuine survivors.

“We call on Senator Natasha to provide concrete evidence of her claims against Senator Godswill Akpabio. Should credible evidence be presented, we will stand firm in our commitment to ensuring that justice is served.”