Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has asked Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to refrain from getting involved in the allegations of sexual advances against her husband.
In an interview on Arise TV on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi central senator, alleged that the senate president made sexual advances towards her in his office and residence in Akwa Ibom.
The senate president’s wife had responded by saying her husband is a disciplined man, adding that the senator’s claims were “lies”.
Ekaette has also filed fundamental rights and defamation suits against Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central.
In a letter dated March 1 and addressed to Akpabio’s wife, the Kogi senator, through Victor Giwa, her lawyer, said she is not “desirous” of involving Ekaette in the “unfortunate” saga.
The Kogi senator advised Ekaette to consider her sanity and allow Akpabio defend himself against the allegations.
“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,” the letter reads.
“While she has tolerated all the harassment from the Senate President, she was constrained to reveal the unfortunate torture and victimization she has endured in the Red Chambers.
“Consequently, we would like to state that the allegations of our client are personal to the Senate President, and our client believes the Senate President has the capacity to defend himself and refutes any of these allegations against him.
“Our client has concrete evidence to substantiate her allegations. We will suggest that you leave the defense of the allegations for the Senate President to maintain your sanity and that of your family.”