Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, has reaffirmed his unwavering support and admiration for his wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti, with a grand gesture—a luxury Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600. The gift, valued at over N300 million, was presented to the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District amid ongoing verbal exchanges between her and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
In a statement released on Saturday, Uduaghan called for respect for his wife, highlighting her legitimacy as an elected representative. “I would never trade her for anything; she is the greatest joy of my life,” he declared. “Without prejudice to the ongoing legal proceedings, I wish to emphasize that my wife was duly elected by her people due to the immense love, respect, and confidence they have in her.”
A Grand Symbol of Love and Appreciation
The news of the extravagant gift first surfaced in August 2023 when Natasha’s close friend, Ehizogie Ogbebor, shared a video of the customized luxury SUV on Instagram. Expressing her excitement, she captioned the post with praise for the couple’s bond:
“Love life! Oga’s love for my beautiful sweetheart/Lionheart sister… Marry better MAN N A HALF e get why 殺… 2023 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600… WHO DEY ………SUFFOCATE US 殺殺 … HAPPY FOR U MY DARLING @natashaakpoti your Machine is Machining 殺殺殺.”
The Ultra-Luxury Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600
Designed to compete with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is the pinnacle of luxury SUVs. Launched in 2019, it became the first mass-produced SUV to carry the prestigious Maybach badge.
The exterior boasts a signature Maybach grille, exclusive badging, and a Mercedes star adorning the hood. Inside, passengers are treated to heated and ventilated massage seats, a premium infotainment system, and optional rear-seat enhancements such as a fixed center console, folding table, and refrigerator.
Under the hood, the GLS 600 is powered by a 571-horsepower hybridized engine, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph.
