Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, following a heated exchange between Ezekwesili and Ebonyi North Senator, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, during a Senate committee hearing.
The confrontation occurred on Tuesday during a session of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which was reviewing a fresh petition by Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The Kogi senator has accused Akpabio of intimidation, defamation, and sexual harassment.
Ezekwesili attended the hearing as a witness alongside Abiola Akiode, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal counsel, and petitioner Zubairu Yakubu.
Tensions rose when Nwaebonyi, appearing as a witness for Akpabio, repeatedly interrupted Ezekwesili.
In response, the former minister told him to “compose himself and stop making noise” before adding, “please, will you shut up?”
Nwaebonyi fired back, calling Ezekwesili a “fool” and accusing her of being “an insult to womanhood.”
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan apologised to Ezekwesili for the remarks directed at her, praising her integrity and leadership.
“Ma’am, I apologise for the insults. Know you took them for me… for us … as a mother and as a leader,” she wrote. “You are a true icon of integrity, courage, and visionary leadership.
Your unwavering commitment to good governance, education, and democracy continues to inspire generations.”
She also commended Ezekwesili’s dedication to accountability, celebrating her as a hero to Nigerians.
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