Natasha Pens Satirical Apology to Akpabio
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has written a biting satirical apology letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, sparking a firestorm of reactions from social media users.
The letter, which has gone viral on social media, is a masterclass in sarcasm and wit, as Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan apologizes for her “grievous crime” of possessing dignity and self-respect in the presence of the Senate President.
The letter is a thinly veiled critique of the alleged harassment and intimidation she faced from Akpabio, which led to her suspension from the Senate.
In the letter, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan expresses her “deepest sarcasm and utmost theatrical regret” for not recognizing that legislative success in certain quarters is apparently not earned through merit, but through compliance with certain “requests” made by powerful men.
She sarcastically apologizes for prioritizing competence over capitulation, vision over vanity, and the people’s mandate over private dinners behind closed doors.
The letter also takes aim at the Senate President’s alleged ego, stating that her actions have caused “the tragic bruising of egos so large they require their own postcodes.” Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan concludes the letter by bowing her head in “fictional shame” and asking the Senate President to forgive her for being a “stubborn woman who mistakenly believed that her seat in the Senate was earned through elections, not erections.”
The letter has sparked a wave of reactions social media users, with many hailing Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as a hero for speaking truth to power. “This letter is a masterpiece of satire and a testament to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s courage and conviction,” said an individual on X (formerly known as twitter).”We stand in solidarity with her and demand that the Senate President takes immediate action to address the allegations of harassment and intimidation.”
However, not everyone is amused by the letter. With another individual also saying on X (formerly known as twitter) in which he described the letter as “unbecoming” and “unprofessional,” stating that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions are a “disrespect to the institution of the Senate.”
“The Senate President is a respected leader who has always acted with dignity and integrity,” the individual said. “And that Nigerians should not be swayed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s antics.
