Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has firmly denied allegations that she accepted a bribe to support Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator for Kogi Central, in her sexual harassment case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Ezekwesili, who has consistently called for an impartial investigation into the allegations, dismissed claims by UK-based activist Sandra Duru, also known as Professor Mgbeke, that she was paid to back Akpoti-Uduaghan’s accusations.

In a post on X, Ezekwesili defended her reputation, stating, “No sensible and decent person who knows my incorruptible track record is deceived by the ridiculous fabrications. No amount of money, not even all the wealth in every Central Bank in the world, can buy my convictions, voice, and stance on any matter I choose to support.”

She reaffirmed her support for Akpoti-Uduaghan, writing, “Our commitment to justice is unshaken, and we will not relent until justice is served.”

The dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio surfaced in February, when the senator accused Akpabio of sexual harassment both in his office and at his residence. Tensions escalated following a seating disagreement in the senate, leading to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension in March for alleged gross misconduct.