Akpabio’s Wife Initiates N250bn Defamation Lawsuit

Legal Action: Akpabio’s Spouse vs. Natasha Akpoti

Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has initiated legal proceedings against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over allegations of defamation and violation of fundamental human rights. This action follows Akpoti-Uduaghan’s public claims that Senate President Akpabio made inappropriate advances toward her, both in his office and at his residence in Akwa Ibom.

In response to these allegations, Mrs. Akpabio filed two separate lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja:

1. Fundamental Rights Violation (Suit No: CV/814/25): Mrs. Akpabio contends that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statements have caused her and her children emotional and psychological distress, leading them to live in fear. She is seeking ₦250 billion in damages and a court order restraining Akpoti-Uduaghan from making further such statements.
2. Defamation (Suit No: CV/816/25): In this suit, Mrs. Akpabio asserts that the allegations have tarnished her family’s reputation. She is requesting a formal retraction and an unconditional apology from Akpoti-Uduaghan, to be published in two national newspapers, along with ₦1 billion in punitive and exemplary damages.

These legal actions come amid ongoing tensions between Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate leadership. Previously, Akpoti-Uduaghan had filed a ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Akpabio and his senior legislative aide, Mfon Patrick, over alleged defamatory statements made on social media.