Senator Natasha Faces Reckoning: Akpabio's Wife Sues for ₦250 Billion After Embattled Senator's 'Gold Card' Scandal

 Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is at the center of a high-stakes legal battle with Unoma Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This dramatic lawsuit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, accuses Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation and infringing upon fundamental human rights.

The controversy erupted after Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan publicized her struggles in the Senate, claiming she faced backlash after refusing to enter a romantic relationship with the Senate President. In response, Unoma Akpabio has sharply refuted these allegations, describing them as not only false but also scandalous, asserting they have caused significant emotional distress to her and her family.

Unoma Akpabio is pursuing a staggering ₦250 billion in damages along with a perpetual injunction to prevent Akpoti-Uduaghan from making any more accusations. In another facet of this legal drama, she has requested ₦1 billion in damages and a public apology to be published in two national newspapers.

As of now, the court has not set a date for the hearings, leaving many eager to see how this gripping conflict will unfold. The feud between the two lawmakers seems to have ignited over a dispute regarding Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's seating arrangement in the Senate chamber, suggesting that the roots of this story run deeper than mere allegations. Stay tuned for what promises to be a captivating courtroom showdown!