Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed reports suggesting that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused him of sexual harassment.
The claim surfaced in a media report on Wednesday, alleging that Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North) referenced such accusations during a Senate plenary session.
In response, Fayemi’s media office, through its head Ahmad Sajoh, issued a statement refuting the report. The statement described the claim as false and a misinterpretation of Senator Fasuyi’s remarks, clarifying that a review of the plenary session records showed no such allegation was made.
“Our attention has been drawn to a report by The Cable alleging that Senator Cyril Fasuyi claimed during today’s Senate plenary that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously accused Dr. Kayode Fayemi of sexual harassment.
“We categorically state that this report is inaccurate and misrepresents the senator’s actual comments. Upon reviewing the session’s records, it is clear that Senator Fasuyi never made such an allegation. Instead, he referred to past disputes where Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan made unfounded and defamatory claims against Dr. Fayemi when he served as Minister of Mines and Steel Development, particularly concerning the Ajaokuta Steel Company.”
The statement further stressed that no accusations of sexual misconduct had ever been made against Fayemi.
“For clarity, neither Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan nor anyone else has ever accused Dr. Fayemi of sexual misconduct. He has always maintained the highest standards of integrity in public service, and we reject any attempts to link his name to baseless allegations.”
Additionally, the media office reiterated that Fayemi has no involvement in the ongoing Senate controversy, emphasizing that his past interactions with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan were strictly professional, with any disagreements stemming from policy differences rather than personal disputes.