In what appeared to be an emotional appeal, Akpabio urged political stakeholders not to allow the actions of a single individual to tarnish the political aspirations of other women.

“I have four daughters, and I want to plead with politicians to still give them and other women a chance.

“The sins of one should not be used to punish others,” Akpabio stated, emphasizing the importance of fairness and individual accountability in Nigerian politics.

Beyond his concerns about gender representation, Akpabio accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of taking the matter outside the Senate and judiciary, allegedly misrepresenting the issue on major media platforms.

“I am aware that after she left the chamber, she went to Brekete Radio and Arise Television to distort the facts.

“She has now externalized the matter, attempting to embarrass Nigeria before the international community by presenting a false narrative at the IPU UN event,” he alleged.