Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has strongly called on Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to refrain from involving herself in the ongoing controversy regarding allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation against her husband.
The rift between Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate President began when she refused to sit in a designated seat during a Senate session, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules.
The tension escalated further when Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared on Arise News on Friday, accusing Akpabio of blocking her motions, damaging her reputation, and intimidating her after she allegedly rejected his sexual advances.
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In her response, Mrs. Akpabio dismissed the claims as baseless during a press conference in Abuja. She emphasized that the two families had maintained a cordial relationship for many years, even before Akpoti-Uduaghan’s marriage, and firmly rejected the accusations as unfounded.
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.
