Akpabio good man, Nigeria fortunate to have him as Senate President – Ben Murray-Bruce rubbishes Atiku, Natasha

Former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has insisted that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is a man of impeccable character.

Murray-Bruce's remark comes amid allegations of sexual harassment and corruption against Akpabio by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

Natasha had alleged that Akpabio frustrated and victimized her for turning down his sexual advances. The allegations led to her suspension.

Amid Natasha's claims, Atiku also described Akpabio as a corrupt leader with a snack for abusing women.

Countering such claims, Murray Bruce said the South south and Nigeria are fortunate to have Akpabio as Senate President.

Posting on X, Murray Bruce Ben said Akpabio has been investigated severally by various agencies and has been found clean.

He said, “I know Senator Godswill Akpabio personally and intimately. He is a man of unimpeachable good character, and both the South-South and Nigeria are fortunate to have him at the helm of affairs at the National Assembly at this delicate stage in our national growth.

“On the issue of corruption, here we have a man who has been investigated in and out by independent investigative agencies and friends and foes alike, yet he has come out clean as a whistle.

“Nigeria needs stability and men of ability, and it behoves us as a nation to tread with caution at this critical time of our national life. Institutions such as the Legislature should not be trifled with because of partisan considerations.

“I will not stand idly by while some persons try, both home and abroad, to destroy an institution I was once proudly a part of.

“I am a Nigerian, who is proud of Nigeria, and will give my all to protect and project my country to the world.

“I give him my right hand of fellowship and stand firmly with him.”