Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has advised the wife of the Senate Presidents, Mrs. Godswill Akpbio to refrain from getting involved in the matter between between her husband(Senator Akpabio) and herself.
The advice was contained in a letter written by Natasha, dated March 1, 2025, and addressed to Akpabio’s wife.
Recall, Mrs Akpabio, while responding to the Senator’s allegations against her husband, held a press conference in Abuja, asserting that the Senate President was innocent.
The letter, written through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, stressed that the accusations were personal to the Senate President and he should be left to defend himself.
Natasha said she had endured harassment from Akpabio but was now compelled to speak out.
She also noted that she had enough evidence to back up her claims.
“Our client has concrete evidence to substantiate her allegations. We will suggest that you leave the defence of the allegations for the Senate President to maintain your sanity and that of your family.
“Our client remains resolute in the defence of Nigerian women and as a family woman, she will continue to maintain our common heritage and family values,” the letter read.
Meanwhile, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Senator Natasha, has that said he was aware of the claims by his wife.
High Chief Uduaghan, who is the Alema of Warri Kingdom, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Warri on Saturday.
He noted that he had spoken to Akpabio about the matter before and resolved with him, until his wife complained that the alleged harassment did not stop.
Uduaghan asked the Senate President to treat his wife with respect and dignity.
He also noted that he had planned to refrain from commenting on the dispute “but recent developments have compelled me to issue this statement”.
He said, “It is clear that certain sentiments are being stirred up unnecessarily, distracting from the serious underlying allegations, which should concern every discerning individual with sound family values.
“Without prejudice to the ongoing legal proceedings, I wish to emphasise that my wife was duly elected by her people due to the immense love, respect, and confidence they have in her and she is committed to deliver quality representation to her district and the nation at large. She is a devoted wife, and the bond we share is deep and unwavering.
“She has always remained truthful, even in the face of adversity.
“My wife had confided in me about her interactions with the Senate President, whom I considered a family friend.
“In response, I approached the matter with the utmost maturity and responsibility, as it is my duty as a traditional leader who has immense respect for constituted authority and upholds core family values, foster peace and harmony.
“I personally met with the Senate President and respectfully urged him to extend the courtesy and respect my wife deserves, while also honoring the friendship between us.
“We reached an understanding and agreed to resolve the issue amicably.
“However, despite this agreement, my wife continued to express concerns about the harassment she endured from the Senate President.
“I have unwavering faith in my wife’s loyalty and I’m fully committed to our marriage, which is grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect.”
