Alleged Sexual Harassment: My deal with Akpabio which he failed to keep — Natasha’s husband
Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, husband of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, yesterday, Friday, March 1, 2025, opened up on the allegation of sexual harassment levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by his wife.
Uduaghan did not only reveal that his wife had confided in him about the alleged love advances but also disclosed that he met Akpabio and they agreed on how to amicably settle the issue. He, however, claimed that the Senate President failed to do as agreed.
While urging the Senate and Akpabio to accord his wife the respect and dignity she deserves, Uduaghan expressed his unwavering faith in his wife’s loyalty and full commitment to their marriage, which he described as being grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect.
His statement, a copy of which is in the possession of News Express, reads in part: “I have unwavering faith in my wife’s loyalty and am fully committed to our marriage, which is grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect. I would never trade her for anything, as she is the greatest joy of my life.
“My wife is a devoted partner, and the bond we share is deep and unwavering. She has always remained truthful, even in the face of adversity.”
Uduaghan stated that he had initially resolved to refrain from commenting on the ongoing dispute between his beloved wife, and Akpabio.
He, however, added that recent developments prompted him to issue a statement, stressing that certain sentiments were being unnecessarily stirred, distracting from the serious underlying issues, which should concern all individuals with strong family values.
He further wrote: “I had initially resolved to refrain from commenting on the ongoing dispute between my beloved wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
“However, recent developments have compelled me to issue this statement. 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 delivering 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 has 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, fostering 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 honouring the friendship between us. We reached an understanding and agreed to resolve the issue amicably.
“However, despite this agreement, my wife continues to express concerns about the harassment she has endured from the Senate President,” Uduaghan explained.
He urged the Senate and Akpabio to treat his beloved wife with the respect and dignity she truly deserves “while the relevant authorities and the court determine the underlying issues.
