Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has taken legal action against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This follows Natasha’s claims that Akpabio sexually harassed her and is now victimizing her in the Senate.
In response, Mrs. Akpabio has filed multiple lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, demanding N250 billion in damages for defamation and emotional distress.
Natasha accused Senate President Akpabio of making sexual advances toward her. She also alleged that he was punishing her politically because she rejected him. She claimed that these incidents even happened in front of her husband.
Mrs. Akpabio strongly denied the allegations, calling them false and harmful. She believes Natasha made the claims to gain attention and damage her family’s reputation.
Mrs. Akpabio has filed two major lawsuits
This case argues that Natasha’s statements violated Mrs. Akpabio’s rights and caused her emotional distress. In this suit, Mrs. Akpabio is seeking:
- A court declaration that Natasha’s claims are a violation of her rights.
- A permanent injunction to stop Natasha from making further accusations.
- N250 billion in damages for emotional and psychological harm.
This case focuses on damage to the Akpabio family’s reputation. Mrs. Akpabio is demanding:
- A formal public apology from Natasha, to be published in two major newspapers.
- N1 billion in damages for defamation.
- A court order stopping Natasha from making further defamatory statements.
With these lawsuits now in court, the legal battle between Unoma Akpabio and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is just beginning. The court will decide whether Natasha’s allegations were defamatory or if they were legitimate claims.
This case has attracted a lot of attention, as it involves high-profile political figures in Nigeria. Many Nigerians will be watching closely to see how it unfolds.
