Natasha warns Akpabio’s Wife to stay off the feud, says husband should defend himself
Natasha warns Akpabio’s Wife to stay off the feud, says husband should defend himself
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has strongly advised Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s wife, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, to stay out of the ongoing controversy surrounding her husband’s alleged sexual harassment and intimidation.
The dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate President erupted after she refused to occupy a seat assigned to her during a Senate session, invoking the authority of Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules.
However, the conflict escalated to new heights when Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared on Arise News on Friday, making explosive claims that Akpabio had been blocking her motions, tarnishing her reputation, and subjecting her to intimidation after she allegedly rebuffed his sexual advances.
In response to these serious accusations, Mrs. Akpabio held a press conference in Abuja, dismissing the allegations as unfounded. She maintained that both families had enjoyed a cordial relationship for years, even before Akpoti-Uduaghan’s marriage, and described the allegations as baseless.
On March 1, 2025, a letter from Akpoti-Uduaghan, delivered through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, called on Mrs. Akpabio to distance herself from the matter. The letter, titled “Stay Away from Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment and Intimidation Allegation Against Sen. President Godswill Akpabio; To Safeguard Your Sanity and That of Your Family”, emphasized that the accusations were directed solely at the Senate President. Akpoti-Uduaghan insisted that he should be allowed to address the allegations without interference from any party, particularly the Senate President’s wife.
“Our client is not desirous of calling you out into the unfortunate saga concerning her allegations against the Senate President and wishes that you restrain yourself from delving into the obscene circumstances. While she has tolerated all the harassment from the Senate President, she was constrained to reveal the unfortunate torture and victimization she has endured in the Red Chambers.
“Our client has concrete evidence to substantiate her allegations. We suggest that you leave the defense of these allegations to the Senate President to maintain your sanity and that of your family,” the letter partly read.
She reiterated her dedication to advocating for Nigerian women, emphasizing that, as a family-oriented individual, she remained steadfast in upholding core family values and principles.
