The Coalition of Youth Leaders (CYL) in Akwa Ibom state weekend warned Senator Natasha Akpoti to stop smearing Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s image as a cover up for her ‘immaturity’ at the floor of the Senate.
The group stated this through a statement tagged: ‘A Rebuttal to the Allegations Against Senator Godswill Akpabio’ and made available to newsmen Sunday in Uyo.
The statement was jointly signed by the president of CYL, Mr. Micheal Okon, secretary-general, Miss Nsisong Umoh, and Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District coordinator of CYL, Mr. Raymond Ekpe.
The statement said the youth leaders described Senator Akpoti’s outburst on the floor of the Senate as an “avoidable distraction” and expressed concern that her behaviour has embarrassed the country.
The coalition defended Senator Akpabio’s character, citing his record of empowering women during his tenure as governor of Akwa Ibom state.
They urged Senator Akpoti to follow Senate procedures and lay her facts with decency, rather than attempting to smear Senator Akpabio’s reputation.
The youth leaders reiterated their support for Senator Akpabio and urged him to continue his good work.
The statement reads: “The Coalition of Youth Leaders in Akwa Ibom State has resolved that the antics of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan are merely a ploy to divert attention from her immaturity on the Senate floor.
“Her behavior has embarrassed the entire country, and we cannot help but wonder if she possesses the virtue of temperance or prudence in public carriage.”