The Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), solicitor to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has said it is interested in finding out the truth about the allegation of sexual harassment against Akpabio.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the allegation was made by suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
At a news conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Senior Partner at OAL and rights activist, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), said that an allegation of sexual harassment was a serious case.
“Allegation of sexual harassment is a serious matter that deserves careful handling.
“We acknowledge the difficulty faced by anyone making such an allegation and the importance of treating all parties with dignity,” Agbakoba said.
He said that OAL accepted the brief in a conciliatory manner.
“I have three daughters and, so, understand the gravity of sexual harassment.
“I am ready to meet with Akpoti-Uduaghan and her lawyers on the issue.”
According to Agbakoba, OAL is only interested in the legal angle to the allegation.
“Sexual harassment allegations, particularly in governance institutions, require careful handling not only for the parties involved but also for the integrity of our democratic institutions,” he said.
Agbakoba said that the case should be resolved through institutional processes rather than media channels, emphasising the importance of commitment to transparency and justice.
“Sexual harassment is serious. Also is presumption of innocence. Let the facts lead, not sentiment,” he said. (NAN)