Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has denied defending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
He explained that his comments during the Senate plenary on March 6, 2025, were not in support of any individual but were strictly about legislative procedures.
In a statement issued by his media adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, on Tuesday, Lawan clarified that he only warned the Senate about the possible consequences of adopting the recommendation from the Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.
The recommendation suggested withdrawing Akpoti-Uduaghan’s security aides, a move he believed could create a risky precedent that might be misused against lawmakers in the future.
Lawan dismissed claims that he backed Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing such reports as completely false and misleading.
He stated that his stance was purely based on ensuring due process and fairness in legislative matters.
During the debate on the committee’s report, Lawan’s proposed amendment was rejected by other Senators.
Despite this, he maintained that his intervention had nothing to do with the allegations against Akpabio but was a matter of principle.
He urged the public and the media to ignore any claims suggesting otherwise, stressing his commitment to the stability and credibility of the National Assembly.
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