Calls For Godswill Akpabio’s Resignation Are Premature – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria has called for restraint and caution in handling the allegation of s*xual advances leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The body recently dismissed calls for Akpabio’s resignation as premature, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to the chairman of CAN in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. Joseph Hayab, there is a clear need for elders and respected figures to mediate in the dispute to uphold the integrity of the National Assembly.

He added that since no concrete evidence had been established thus far, it is way too early to demand Akpabio’s resignation.

His words, “There is a need for elders to intervene. Akpabio and Natasha have people they respect and hold in high regard. The National Assembly must take responsibility for addressing the matter.

Any group calling for Akpabio to resign should desist because no one has been proven guilty in this matter yet. Taking sides will only escalate the issue.

No one should trivialize an allegation of sexual harassment, but Nigeria has moved past an era where people play the victim card. The focus should be on resolving the matter responsibly rather than apportioning blame”

WOW.