Scandal Unfolds: Senator Natas Faces Lawsuit from Akpabio’s Wife over Harassment Claims

In a dramatic turn of events, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, the esteemed wife of the Senate President, has taken bold legal action against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This courageous move comes in response to the shocking allegations of harassment leveled against her husband.

With unwavering determination, Mrs. Akpabio has filed fundamental rights and defamation lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, demanding a staggering N250 billion in general damages. The accusations made by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, claiming victimization by Senate President Godswill Akpabio due to her rejection of alleged advances, have been vehemently denied by Mrs. Akpabio.

In a powerful statement, Mrs. Akpabio declared that Natasha’s claims were nothing but lies, fabricated for personal gain. She boldly announced her legal action against the senator, seeking justice and vindication for her family.

The fundamental rights suit, filed under Section 34(1)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Articles 4 and 5 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, aims to secure a court declaration that Natasha’s allegations violated Mrs. Akpabio’s fundamental rights. She also seeks a perpetual injunction to prevent further damaging statements from the senator.

Furthermore, Mrs. Akpabio is pursuing N250 billion in exemplary, punitive, aggravated, and general damages to hold Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan accountable for the emotional and psychological distress caused to her and her children. In a separate defamation lawsuit, Mrs. Akpabio demands a declaration that the damaging claims made on national television have tarnished her family’s reputation without evidence, bringing them into disrepute and opprobrium.

In this high-stakes legal battle, Mrs. Akpabio stands as a beacon of strength and resilience, fighting fiercely to protect her family’s honor and integrity against baseless accusations

The lawsuit is demanding that Natasha issue a formal written retraction and an unconditional apology, to be published in The Guardian and This Day newspapers. Mrs. Akpabio is seeking N1 billion in punitive and exemplary damages, as well as a perpetual injunction restraining Natasha from making any further defamatory statements against her family.

This legal battle has escalated following intense exchanges in the Senate and the media, with both parties adamantly standing by their respective claims. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable as the fight for justice unfolds. Stay tuned as this dramatic saga continues to unfold in the courtroom.