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Akpabio’s Wife Explains Why She Wants Natasha Silenced
By Gideon Ayeni
The wife of the Senate President, Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has dragged Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to court over allegations of sexual harassment leveled against her husband, Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Mrs. Akpabio has filed two separate lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, seeking a total of N251 billion in damages for fundamental rights violations and defamation.
Background of the Legal Battle
The lawsuits stem from Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s explosive claim that Senate President Akpabio had been victimizing her in the Senate for allegedly rejecting his sexual advances. She further alleged that Akpabio made inappropriate moves towards her, even in the presence of her husband.
In response, Mrs. Akpabio dismissed the allegations as fabricated, accusing Akpoti-Uduaghan of making false claims for political and personal gains.
After initially warning of legal action in a press conference, she has now followed through with multiple lawsuits.
Breakdown of the Lawsuits
- Fundamental Rights Lawsuit (Suit No: CV/814/25)
Mrs. Akpabio argues that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s accusations violate her fundamental rights, citing:
Section 34(1)(a) of the 1999 Constitution,
The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and
The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015.
She is demanding:
A court declaration that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statements on the Senate floor and during an interview on Arise News TV violated her rights.
A perpetual injunction preventing Akpoti-Uduaghan from making further “scandalous and inciteful” statements, which she claims have caused emotional distress to her and her children.
N250 billion in damages for the alleged violation of her rights.
- Defamation Lawsuit (Suit No: CV/816/25)
In a separate defamation suit, Mrs. Akpabio claims that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s accusations have tarnished her family’s reputation.
She is seeking:
A court declaration that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statements, made on national television without proof, have brought disrepute to her family.
A public retraction and apology, to be published in The Guardian and ThisDay newspapers.
N1 billion in punitive and exemplary damages for the alleged damage to her family’s reputation.
A perpetual injunction preventing Akpoti-Uduaghan from making any further defamatory remarks.
With the legal showdown now in full swing, all eyes are on the courts to determine the outcome of this high-profile dispute.
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