Senate President Godswill Akpabio apologized for his "nightclub" comment and addressed allegations of multiple wives in a viral video. He revealed the backlash caused his wife to receive thousands of phone calls daily. Reactions varied, with some supporting his apology and others questioning its sincerity.
Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio recently made headlines with a viral video in which he apologized to Senator Natasha Akpoti for his controversial "nightclub" comment. During his address, Akpabio also responded to allegations regarding his personal life, including claims of having multiple wives. He revealed that the backlash has led to his wife receiving an overwhelming number of phone calls daily, causing his phone to crash.
The video has sparked a range of reactions. Many expressed sympathy towards Akpabio's wife, acknowledging the stress caused by the scandal. Others commended Akpabio for his public apology, seeing it as a responsible way to address the controversy. However, some criticized the apology as a tactical move rather than a genuine attempt at reconciliation and questioned the accuracy of Akpabio’s response to allegations of "side chicks" rather than multiple wives. Overall, reactions have been mixed, with support for his apology alongside continued scrutiny of the underlying issues.