Senate President Akpabio's Wife Responds to Sexual Harassment Allegations

Senate President Akpabio's Wife Responds to Sexual Harassment Allegations

Senate President Mrs. Unoma Akpabio has been urged to refrain from involving herself in the ongoing sexual harassment and intimidation allegations made against her husband, Godswill Akpabio. The call for her to step back comes in the wake of serious accusations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who alleged that Akpabio has consistently maligned her for refusing his sexual advances during an appearance on Arise TV.

In response to these allegations, Mrs. Akpabio held a press conference in Abuja, where she dismissed the claims as baseless and defended her husband as a disciplined and responsible individual. Following her public statements, she filed a lawsuit against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.

On March 1, 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's lawyer, Victor Giwa, sent a letter to Mrs. Akpabio advising her to stay out of the matter. The letter, titled "Stay Away from Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Sexual Harassment and Intimidation Allegation Against Sen. President Godswill Akpabio; To Safeguard Your Sanity and That of Your Family," emphasized that the allegations are directed at the Senate President and that he should manage his own defense.

The letter states, "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.