Legal practitioner Maxwell Opara has offered his perspective on the ongoing controversy surrounding Senator Natasha’s allegations against the Senate President. In a recent interview on Arise TV, Opara emphasized the need to assess the situation based on facts rather than emotions. While making it clear that he does not represent the Senate President, he stressed that his primary concern is the legal and factual integrity of the claims being made.
The controversy began when Senator Natasha accused the Senate President, a married man, of making inappropriate advances toward her in the presence of her husband. However, Opara pointed out inconsistencies in how the situation unfolded, particularly regarding the senator’s response when her husband confronted her about the issue. He noted that the version of events she allegedly shared with her husband differed from her public claim, raising questions about the credibility and timing of her allegations.
Opara acknowledged that Senator Natasha had previously spoken out against harassment during her gubernatorial campaign in Kogi State, an incident he personally condemned. However, he questioned why an accusation involving one of the highest-ranking political figures in the country was not reported immediately after it allegedly happened. The delay, he suggested, could indicate that the allegation is being used strategically rather than as a genuine pursuit of justice.
From a legal standpoint, Opara highlighted the serious implications of making such accusations against public officials, especially when they come long after the alleged incident. He argued that if the claim were legitimate, it should have been addressed through formal legal channels at the time it occurred rather than surfacing at a politically sensitive moment. The timing, he suggested, raises concerns about the intent behind the accusation.
Opara also warned against the potential misuse of serious allegations for political or personal gains. He suggested that while issues of harassment should always be taken seriously, they must also be scrutinized for credibility. He stressed that public figures must be held accountable, but accusations should be based on verifiable facts rather than emotions or political maneuvering.
He urged Nigerians to carefully analyze the facts before drawing conclusions on the matter. He maintained that allegations of this magnitude should be backed by clear evidence and handled through the appropriate legal channels. Without proper scrutiny, he warned, such claims could be misused to manipulate public perception and influence political narratives.
In his remarks, “Let me correct an impression. I am not representing the Senate President. I am a lawyer, and I am here to address the facts. I am not here to defend anyone, but let’s examine the facts. Senator Natasha was the first person to defend herself when she claimed she was harassed in Kogi State during her gubernatorial campaign. I condemned what happened to her at that time.”
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