Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, is facing potential legal action over alleged defamatory remarks made against Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan and his wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The couple's legal representatives have issued a formal demand for a public apology, threatening a lawsuit if Nwaebonyi fails to comply.
The controversy stems from a television interview where Nwaebonyi allegedly made derogatory remarks, suggesting that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has a history of making false sexual harassment accusations and implying that her marriage to Chief Uduaghan was coercive rather than based on mutual affection. These statements, which spread quickly on social media, have been described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the couple's reputation.
The law firm representing the Uduaghan's has outlined the serious implications of Nwaebonyi's remarks, stating that they falsely portrayed Chief Uduaghan as a victim of blackmail and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as someone of questionable moral character. The statements have reportedly caused significant reputational damage, leading to distrust and embarrassment among their associates.
The demand notice requires a written public apology from Nwaebonyi within 14 days, to be aired on News Central TV and widely disseminated across social media platforms. Failure to comply will result in legal proceedings against the senator.
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