Give my wife respect she deserves, Natasha’s husband tells Akpabio

Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, and husband Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has alleged that his wife, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has told Godswill Akpabio, Senate president, to treat his wife with the respect that she deserves.

He lamented that his wife had been subjected to harassment by the Senate president.

In a statement released on Saturday, Uduaghan said he had initially refrained from commenting on the matter but felt compelled to speak due to recent developments.
“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,” he stated.

He affirmed his wife’s integrity, describing her as a committed public servant and a devoted partner. “She has always remained truthful, even in the face of adversity,” he said.

Uduaghan disclosed that his wife had confided in him regarding her interactions with the Senate president, whom he had previously considered a family friend.

He said, “I 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.

“However, recent developments have compelled me to issue this statement. 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.”

Uduaghan added, “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 noted that his wife had previously confided in him of issues of harassment from the Senate president.

Uduaghan added, “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, 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 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.”

Reaffirming his support for his wife, Uduaghan called on the Nigerian Senate and Akpabio to ensure that she is treated with dignity.

He said, “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.”

Earlier, Natasha had on Arise TV accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, after which Akpabio’s wife, Ekaette, defended her husband, stating that he was a disciplined and committed family man.

Akpabio’s wife thereafter filed a defamation lawsuit against Natasha and slammed a N250 billion lawsuit against her.

Natasha in return slammed Akpabio’s wife to let the Senate President speak for himself as she has evidence against him.