Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has threatened legal action against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip over alleged defamatory remarks made against them, demand for a public apology .

In a letter dated March 27, 2025, with reference WIC/W/AB/W3/25, the solicitors representing Chief Uduaghan, a respected businessman and high chief in Warri Kingdom, and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, accused Nwaebonyi of making damaging statements during a television interview. The remarks were aired on News Central TV and its affiliate platforms, including DSTV, GOTV, Startimes, and AVO.

During the interview, Nwaebonyi allegedly made derogatory remarks suggesting that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has a pattern of making false accusations of sexual harassment and implied that her marriage to Chief Uduaghan was based on coercion rather than mutual affection. The statements, which quickly spread across social media, have been described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of both individuals.

The legal letter outlines the serious implications of the senator’s remarks, stating that they falsely portray Chief Uduaghan as a victim of blackmail and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as someone of questionable moral character. According to the solicitors, these statements have caused significant reputational damage, leading to distrust and embarrassment among their political, social, and business associates.

The demand notice calls for a written public apology from Senator Nwaebonyi within 14 days, to be aired on News Central TV and widely disseminated across social media platforms. Failure to comply, the letter warns, will result in legal proceedings against the senator to seek redress