Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has urged Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to stay out of the ongoing harassment allegations against her husband.
In a recent Arise TV interview, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused the Senate President of making advances on her in his office and residence in Akwa Ibom.
In response, Ekaette Akpabio denied the allegations, describing her husband as a disciplined man and filing fundamental rights and defamation suits against Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responds with an open letter
In response to Ekaette’s involvement, Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer Victor Giwa, issued a letter on March 1 advising her to distance herself from the controversy.
She described the situation as unfortunate, emphasizing that she never intended for the Senate President’s wife to be drawn into it.
The letter reads, in part:
“Our client is not desirous of calling you out into the unfortunate saga concerning her allegations against the Senate President and wishes that you restrain yourself from delving into the obscene circumstances. While she has tolerated all the harassment from the Senate President, she was constrained to reveal the unfortunate torture and victimization she has endured in the Red Chambers.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan also claimed that the allegations were personal to the Senate President, and she believes he can defend himself without his wife’s help.
“Our client has concrete evidence to substantiate her allegations. We will suggest that you leave the defense of the allegations for the Senate President to maintain your sanity and that of your family.”
The senator’s letter reiterated that the matter is solely between her and Akpabio, urging Ekaette to focus on her own well-being rather than getting involved in the controversy.
