Nigeria, March 3 -- The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed concern over the allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation against the Senate President Godswill Akpabio made by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing the Kogi Central District.

In a statement on Sunday, ACF's spokesperson, Muhammad-Baba, called for "an independent, open, transparent and thorough investigation" of the allegations.

In an interview with Arise Television on Friday, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan said Mr Akpabio made inappropriate advances towards her during a visit to his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on 8 December 2023.

She claimed that the senate president took her by the hand, led her around his house, and made sexual advances towards he...