The Alema of Warri Kingdom, High Chief Emmanuel O. Uduaghan, and husband of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as the Senate President, to treat his wife with the respect and dignity she rightfully deserves.
In a statement issued yesterday, High Chief Uduaghan expressed his unwavering faith in his wife’s loyalty and full commitment to their marriage, which he described as being grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect.
“My wife is a devoted partner, and the bond we share is deep and unwavering,” he stated. She has always remained truthful, even in the face of adversity”, he stated.
He emphasized that he would never trade her for anything, as she is the greatest joy of his life.
Uduaghan, stated that initially, he had resolved to refrain from commenting on the ongoing dispute between his beloved wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio.
However, recent developments have prompted him to issue a statement, adding that certain sentiments were being unnecessarily stirred, distracting from the serious underlying issues, which should concern all individuals with strong family values.
Without prejudicing the ongoing legal proceedings, he emphasized that his wife was duly elected by her people due to the immense love, respect, and confidence they have in her.
He further shared that his wife had confided in him about her interactions with the Senate President, whom he considers a family friend.
In response, he took a mature and responsible approach, understanding his duty as a traditional leader who deeply respects constituted authority and upholds family values.
As part of this, he personally met with the Senate President and respectfully urged him to extend the courtesy and respect his wife deserves while honouring the friendship between them.
They had reached an understanding and agreed to resolve the issue amicably.
However, despite this agreement, he said his wife (Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan) continues to express concerns about the harassment she has faced from the Senate President.
High Chief Uduaghan reiterated his unwavering faith in his wife’s loyalty and his commitment to their marriage.
He once again called on the Senate and Senate President to treat his wife with the respect and dignity she deserves while the relevant authorities and courts address the underlying issues.
The statement reads “I had initially resolved to refrain from commenting on the ongoing dispute between my beloved wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
“However, recent developments have compelled me to issue this statement. It is clear that certain sentiments are being stirred up unnecessarily, distracting from the serious underlying allegations, which should concern every discerning individual with sound family values.
“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.
“She is a devoted wife, and the bond we share is deep and unwavering. She has always remained truthful, even in the face of adversity.
“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 honouring the friendship between us. We reached an understanding and agreed to resolve the issue amicably.
“However, despite this agreement, my wife continues to express concerns about the harassment she has endured from the Senate President.
“I have unwavering faith in my wife’s loyalty and am fully committed to our marriage, which is grounded in love, compassion, and mutual respect. I would never trade her for anything, as she is the greatest joy of my life.
“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.”
