Harassment saga: Akpabio kept on despite meeting him personally — Natasha’s husband

High Chief Emmanuel O. Uduaghan, husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed concerns over the alleged continued harassment of his wife by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, despite an earlier agreement to settle the matter amicably.

In a statement on Saturday, Uduaghan disclosed that he initially refrained from commenting but felt compelled to speak due to recent developments that he said were diverting attention from the core allegations.

“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 delivery quality representation to her district and the Nation at large,” he stated.

Uduaghan described his wife as a devoted partner with whom he shares an unwavering bond, adding that she had been truthful even in the face of adversity.

He revealed that after learning about her concerns regarding the Senate President, he took steps to address the matter personally.

“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, foster 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,” he stated.

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However, Uduaghan claimed that despite this understanding, his wife continued to experience harassment.

“Despite this agreement, my wife continues to express concerns about the harassment she has endured from the Senate President”

He further called for better treatment of his wife by the Senate President and the entire upper chamber of the National Assembly.

“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.”

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