Adamawa State Senator Ishaku Abbo finds himself once again at the center of controversy, this time due to an alleged sex scandal that has set social media abuzz. A video that surfaced online last week shows a man, whose face is not visible, engaging in sexual activity with a woman claimed to be married. Despite the lack of clear identification, the name of Senator Abbo has been attached to the man in the video, sparking widespread speculation and outrage.
This is not the first time Senator Abbo has been embroiled in scandal. Just two years ago, during his first tenure in the Nigerian Senate, he faced severe backlash after an incident where he physically assaulted a breastfeeding mother in a sex toy shop in Abuja. The incident led to public outcry and calls for his resignation, casting a long shadow over his political career.
Now, with the release of the controversial sex video, Senator Abbo is again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. However, in a press conference held last Thursday, the senator strongly denied any involvement in the video, dismissing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. “How can you identify a person without seeing his face, his body, only parts of his legs, and you said it is Senator Abbo,” he argued, emphasizing the absurdity of the claims.
The senator, who was recently removed from his position in the Red Chamber by an Appeal Court ruling, did not mince words in his response. He attributed the scandal to his political adversaries, whom he accused of orchestrating a smear campaign to undermine his reputation and electoral chances. “Blackmail cannot stop me from winning elections,” Abbo declared confidently, pointing out that other politicians have survived worse scandals and still maintained their political careers.
He went on to reference a northern senator who was caught in a similar controversy but managed to win re-election, with his wife also securing a seat in the House of Representatives. Abbo believes that, like his fellow politician, his loyal supporters will see through the alleged blackmail and continue to back him based on his performance in the Senate.
In his address, Senator Abbo also issued a stern warning to those he believes are behind the video, threatening legal action against anyone attempting to tarnish his name. He remained undeterred by the scandal, expressing confidence that his constituents’ support would remain strong despite the attempts to discredit him.
The controversy surrounding Senator Abbo highlights the increasingly murky intersection of politics and personal scandals in Nigeria. As the story continues to develop, it serves as a reminder of the lengths to which political opponents might go to gain an advantage, and the resilience required to navigate such turbulent waters in the public eye.
Senator Abbo’s defiant stance and readiness to fight back against what he calls “timid blackmail” suggest that this latest scandal may not be the last chapter in his tumultuous political career. Whether or not the allegations hold any truth, the senator’s fate will ultimately be decided by his constituents, who will have the final say on whether they stand by him in the face of these accusations.