Mrs. Akpabio instituted both fundamental rights and defamation lawsuits at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, seeking a total of N251 billion in damages.
The legal battle follows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that Senate President Akpabio was victimizing her in the Senate because . She alleged that Akpabio made several inappropriate overtures toward her, even in the presence of her husband.
In response, Mrs. Akpabio dismissed the allegations, . She had earlier warned of legal action during a press conference before proceeding with the lawsuits.
Mrs. Akpabio argues that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s accusations violate her fundamental rights, citing Section 34(1)(a) of the 1999 Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015. She seeks:
Mrs. Akpabio also filed a defamation suit, claiming that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s accusations damaged her family’s reputation. She seeks:
The lawsuits have sparked significant public debate, with political observers closely watching how the legal proceedings will unfold.
