Husband of Senator Natasha speaks out on Akpabio Row

In a significant development, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has spoken out about the ongoing controversy involving his wife and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

In a personal statement, Chief Uduaghan revealed that his wife had shared with him all the details of her interactions with Akpabio.

This comes amid allegations of harassment and a deepening rift between the two political figures. Chief Uduaghan emphasized the need for respect and dignity to be accorded to his wife, urging both Akpabio and the Senate to uphold these values while the matter is being resolved.

He said he “considered the Senate President as a family friend” and had  chosen to  approach the matter with ‘maturity’.

He did not however confirm or deny the sexual harrassment claim of the Senator, but only said she confided in him all their interactions.

He however said 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.

“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 honoring the friendship between us. We reached an understanding and agreed to resolve the issue amicably.

However, 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 am fully committed to our marriage, which is grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect. 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.”