Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has warned Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to give his wife the respect and dignity she deserves.
Uduaghan, who is the Alema of Warri Kingdom, stated this in a recent statement made available to journalists in Warri, Delta State.
According to him, he initially refrained from commenting on the issue but felt compelled to talk due to recent developments.
He said: “I would never trade her for anything, as she is the greatest joy of my life.”
He expressed concern over the sentiments being triggered by the matter, saying they were distracting from the major issues at stake.
He said: “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.
“She is committed to delivering quality representation to her district and the nation at large.”
Uduaghan described his wife as a devoted wife and a truthful person, even in the face of adversity.
He revealed that she had confided in him about her discussions with the Senate President, whom he considered a family friend.
He said: “In response, I approached the matter with utmost maturity and responsibility. As a traditional leader who upholds family values and respects constituted authority, I sought to foster peace and harmony.”
He stated that he had met with Akpabio personally and urged him to treat his wife with the courtesy and respect she deserves while also honouring their friendship.
He added that both parties had agreed to resolve the issue amicably.
He said: “However, despite this agreement, my wife continues to express concerns about the harassment she has endured from the Senate President.”
