Our reporter/ Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to the defamation lawsuits filed against her by Ekaette, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, over the sexual harassment allegation she levelled against her husband.
The Kogi Central Senator had during an interview on Arise Television on Friday accused Akpabio of sexual harassment.
She recounted an incident on 8 December 2023, when she and her husband visited Akpabio’s residence in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital and another one that took place at the Senate President’s office.
In response to the allegation, Mrs Akpabio filed two defamation lawsuits at the Federal High Court in Abuja against Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan, seeking N350 billion in damages to her husband’s reputation.
In the lawsuits marked CV/814/25 and CV/816/25, she demanded N250 billion and N100 billion in general damages, respectively.
Mrs Akpabio also claimed that the allegations had caused her and her children emotional and psychological distress.
However, according to Arise Television report on Saturday, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer Victor Giwa, has urged Mrs Akpabio to stay out of the matter in response to the lawsuits.
In a letter titled “Stay Away from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment and Intimidation Allegation Against Senate President Godswill Akpabio to Safeguard Your Sanity and That of Your Family,” the senator noted that the accusations were a personal matter concerning Mr Akpabio.
She further emphasised that the Senate President’s wife should refrain from intervening and allow her husband to address the allegation himself.
The letter partly read: “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 victimisation which she has been going through in the red chambers under the hand of the Senate President.
“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.”
Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her dedication to advocating for Nigerian women and upholding strong family values.
She stressed her unwavering commitment to preserving shared heritage and principles, vowing to continue championing these ideals.
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