The controversy surrounding Senate President Godswill Akpabio has deepened following fresh revelations by Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly.
Chief Uduaghan, in a statement made available to Africa Health Report, on Saturday, disclosed that his wife had confided in him about alleged persistent harassment from Akpabio. He further revealed that, in an effort to resolve the matter discreetly, he had personally engaged the Senate President, and both had reached an agreement on how to address the issue. However, he claimed Akpabio failed to uphold his end of the agreement.
“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,” Uduaghan stated.
Expressing his steadfast support for his wife, Chief Uduaghan emphasized that she remains devoted to their marriage and has conducted herself with integrity throughout the ordeal.
“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. She is a devoted partner, and the bond we share is deep and unwavering,” he affirmed.
Uduaghan initially refrained from commenting on the matter but stated that recent developments have compelled him to speak out, citing an effort to shift focus away from the serious allegations at hand.
“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 said.
He called on the Senate and Akpabio to accord his wife the respect and dignity she deserves as she continues her legislative duties, stressing that she was elected based on the trust and confidence of her constituents.
