Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has defended his wife following her clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Last week, the Kogi senator and Akpabio had clashed at the upper chamber over seating arrangements.
Subsequently, in an interview on Arise TV on Friday, Feb. 28, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, alleged that the senate president made s£xual advances towards her in his office and residence in Akwa Ibom state. She added that she is being victimised because she did not give in.
Akpabio's wife has released a statement defending her husband and also went the legal route.
On Saturday, March 1, Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, also defended his wife. He said his wife Natasha had confided in him about her “interactions” with the senate president and he met with him, yet nothing has changed.
“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,” the statement reads.
“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.”
