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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>In a significant twist of events, a Nigerian journalist, Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya, has come forward with allegations against United Kingdom-based Nigerian businesswoman, Sandra Duru aka Prof Mgbeke, who has been involved in the controversy surrounding Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.<\/p>\n

Duru came into the spotlight recently after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million to falsely accuse the former Akwa Ibom governor of organ harvesting.<\/p>\n

Although Senator Natasha has since denied the allegation, it has continued to generate mixed reactions.<\/p>\n

But in a now-viral video, a female journalist, Francess Ogbonnaya accused Sandra of attempting to hire her to produce a voiceover that would damage Senator Natasha\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n

Olisa claims that Sandra provided her with audio recordings and a script that contained defamatory content. She, however, refused to produce the voiceover, citing her profession as a journalist and her plans to run for office.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe wanted me to disrupt and destroy Natasha at the TV station she wanted me to go to on her behalf but not be neutral. I refused because I am a journalist and have plans to run for office like I did before, so I cannot do it,\u201d Olisa said.<\/p>\n

Olisa alleged that Sandra wanted to use the voiceover to spread false information about Senator Natasha, including claims that she wanted to bring down the Yoruba government, which Olisa queried.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow can a Kogi; Igbira who are minority with no alliances and even tilted to the Yorubas now say that? A Kogi person is a minority in Nigeria, so what will she gain by fighting the Yoruba government?\u201d Olisa questioned.<\/p>\n

Ogbonnaya disputed Sandra Duru\u2019s claims about Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan\u2019s statements on sexual harassment.<\/p>\n

\u201cSandra lied about it (sexual harassment claim). In the audios she sent to me, Senator Natasha never mentioned anything about there being no sexual harassment,\u201d Ogbonnaya clarified.<\/p>\n

According to her, the audio recordings actually suggested experiences of sexual harassment.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe mentioned in the audio that sometimes when they go out, the big man will say \u2018you look good today\u2019,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Ogbonnaya further questioned the authenticity of any potential audio release by Sandra Duru.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Sandra releases anything like that, she cloned it. In the original audios she sent to me, there was nothing like that (denial of sexual harassment claim). The woman (Natasha) never said there was no sexual abuse; she was even highlighting experiences that suggest sexual harassment,\u201d Ogbonnaya alleged.<\/p>\n

Regarding Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Ogbonnaya denied that Senator Natasha said she bought the former minister.<\/p>\n

Ogbonnaya asserted that the audio recordings showed Senator Natasha thanking God for Dr Ezekwesili\u2019s support and discussing her efforts to address issues affecting women.<\/p>\n

Olisa also claims that Sandra has been involved in blackmailing and manipulating others, including Governor Hope Uzodinma and his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha.<\/p>\n

\u201cSandra even told me that she made Rochas a governor!!! She was blackmailing the man. She blackmailed Hope (Imo governor) through the commissioner for international affairs,\u201d Olisa alleged.<\/p>\n

When asked if Sandra paid her, Olisa replied, \u201cYes! Political audio is 500k, she priced 300k! I removed the places that could implicate us. She got angry that I removed her lies. She rejected the audio and refused to use my voice, so she went to someone else.\u201d<\/p>\n

Olisa, however, urged the police to investigate the matter, saying \u201cLet the police do their job.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also warned Senator Akpabio to be wary of Sandra\u2019s shady character.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m telling Akpabio to be wary of her. I can\u2019t ascertain if she is working with Natasha or Akpabio. Sandra is the one I know.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe evidence I have sent to you now are a tip of the iceberg… If she wants us to release conversations, I am ready. Especially the big names she mentioned there. Let her remember that,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. In a significant twist of events, a Nigerian journalist, Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya, has come forward with allegations against United Kingdom-based Nigerian businesswoman, Sandra Duru aka Prof Mgbeke, who has been involved in the controversy surrounding Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. 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