Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, has filed multiple lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology to be published in two national newspapers.

The legal battle, initiated at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, revolves around alleged defamatory remarks made by Senator Natasha during a televised interview on *Arise News*. Mrs. Akpabio claims that the senator’s statements not only damaged her reputation but also violated her fundamental rights.

In the fundamental rights case (Suit No: CV/814/25), filed under Nigeria’s amended 1999 Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Mrs. Akpabio seeks a declaration that the senator’s remarks on the Senate floor on February 20, 2025, and during the *Arise News* interview, were a blatant violation of her rights.

She is also requesting a **perpetual injunction** to restrain Senator Natasha from making any further “inciteful, scandalous, and spiteful statements,” which she claims have subjected her and her children to emotional distress, fear, and psychological abuse. Additionally, she is demanding N250 billion in punitive and aggravated damages.

In a separate defamation lawsuit (Suit No: CV/816/25), Mrs. Akpabio contends that Senator Natasha’s public allegation that Senate President Godswill Akpabio made inappropriate advances toward her was false and damaging. She argues that these claims tarnished the reputation of her family.

As part of her demands, Mrs. Akpabio is seeking an order for Senator Natasha to issue a formal **written retraction** of her statements and publish an **unconditional apology** in *The Guardian* and *This Day* newspapers. She is also requesting an additional N1 billion as compensation for reputational damage.

The lawsuits highlight growing tensions between the two political figures, with legal proceedings expected to generate significant public and political attention.