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Natasha’s Husband Confirms Wife’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedMarch 2, 2025

The husband of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has confirmed his wife’s allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

According to Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan, the alleged harassment occurred during a visit to Mr. Akpabio’s residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on December 8, 2023.

She claims that Mr. Akpabio made inappropriate advances towards her, took her by the hand, and led her around his house.

Mr. Uduaghan initially approached the matter with diplomacy and respect, meeting with Mr. Akpabio to discuss the situation privately.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Mr. Uduaghan said, “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, 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 honouring the friendship between us. We reached an understanding and agreed to resolve the issue amicably.”

However, despite their supposed agreement to resolve the issue amicably, Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan continued to express concerns about harassment from Mr. Akpabio.

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Mr. Uduaghan stated, “However, despite this agreement, my wife continues to express concerns about the harassment she has endured from the senate president.”

The allegations have sparked calls for an investigation, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar urging President Bola Tinubu to ensure an independent and transparent investigation.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has also advised Mr. Akpabio to submit himself for an open investigation.

The wife of the Senate President, Ekaette Akpabio, has denied the allegations and filed two defamation lawsuits against Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding N350 billion in damages to her husband’s reputation.

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.