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Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has filed two lawsuits totaling ₦251 billion against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing defamation and violation of fundamental rights.
The legal battle follows Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims that she faced political challenges in the Senate after rejecting alleged s+x¥al advances from Akpabio. In one case, ₦250 billion is being sought for emotional distress, while another ₦1 billion suit demands an apology in major newspapers.
Meanwhile, Akpoti-Uduaghan has also filed a ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit against Akpabio and his aide over a Facebook post criticizing her work. The controversy began after Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the sudden relocation of her Senate seat, leading to a Senate investigation.
Unoma Akpabio has dismissed the allegations as false and malicious, stating, “My husband respects women and is often misunderstood.”
