High Chief Emmanuel O. Uduaghan, husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has addressed the ongoing dispute between his wife and Senate President Godswill Akpabio over alleged sexual harassment from the latter.
Uduaghan, in a press statement dated March 1, 2025, expressed serious concerns over the escalating controversy and urged the Senate to treat his wife with the respect and dignity she deserves.
Uduaghan said he has no choice but to speak due to the “unnecessary sentiments” being stirred, which he believed were detracting from the serious issues at hand.
He reaffirmed his wife’s dedication to serving her constituency, describing her as a truthful and unwavering leader despite adversities.
Uduaghan, who’s the Alema of Wari Kingdom in Delta State, said he “had initially resolved to refrain from commenting on the ongoing dispute between my beloved wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio,” but “recent developments have compelled me to issue this statement. “
He said that “it is clear that certain sentiments are being stirred up unnecessarily, distracting from the serious underlying allegations, which should concern every discerning individual with sound family values.
“Without prejudice to the ongoing legal proceedings, I wish to emphasize that my wife was duly elected by her people due to the immense love, respect, and confidence they have in her, and she is committed to delivering quality representation to her district and the nation at large.
“She is a devoted wife, and the bond we share is deep and unwavering. She has always remained truthful, even in the face of adversity.”
He said that “my wife has confided in me about her interactions with the Senate President, whom I considered a family friend.”
“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, upholds core family values, and fosters 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,” he said.
He declared that “Despite this agreement, my wife continues to express concerns about the harassment she has endured from the Senate President.
“I have unwavering faith in my wife’s loyalty, and I am fully committed to our marriage, which is grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect.”
He said that, “I would never trade her for anything, as she is the greatest joy of my life.
“I now respectfully urge the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Senate President to treat my beloved wife with the respect and dignity she truly deserves while the relevant authorities and the court determine the underlying issues.”
