In a dramatic turn of events, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a staggering N250 billion in general damages. The lawsuit also seeks an unconditional apology from Senator Natasha, to be prominently published in two national newspapers.
The legal action follows allegations made by Senator Natasha, who accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of making inappropriate sexual advances toward her. The claim, which sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political circles, has sparked heated debates and divided public opinion.
Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories confirmed the lawsuit, stating:
“BREAKING NEWS: The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha, requesting N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology to be published in two newspapers.”
The controversy erupted when Senator Natasha publicly alleged that Akpabio had made unwanted advances toward her, a claim that has since fueled widespread reactions across political and social platforms. While her accusation has drawn support from some quarters, others view it as a calculated move to discredit the Senate President.
In response, Mrs. Akpabio’s lawsuit signals a firm pushback against the allegations, arguing that they have caused irreparable harm to her husband’s reputation and personal integrity. Legal analysts suggest that this case could become a landmark legal battle, testing the limits of defamation laws and political accountability in Nigeria.
As the drama unfolds, the nation watches closely, awaiting further developments. Will this lawsuit silence Senator Natasha, or will it open a Pandora’s box of deeper political tensions? Only time will tell.
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