Sophia Michaels
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi Central, has spoken about her experience during the birth of her son.
The politician and her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, on Sunday, held a thanksgiving service for surviving the journey and child dedication of their son, Prince Reign Emmanuel.
According to her, she thought she wouldn’t survive the process while recounting how she was transfused with six pints of blood.
Narrating her ordeal, she said, “I told my husband I couldn’t feel the strength in my limbs, I also felt my stomach swelling up, I told him something is not right. Later on, the doctors came in and when they checked, blood was gushing out, it was just rushing like they opened a tap from me, it was rushing that they had to bring a bucket in.
“I noticed that I was gasping, it was the first time of experiencing many things. Suddenly, I couldn’t breathe, I think I passed out, and the next thing I saw, I was in the theater.
“I thought I was going to die, I remembered telling my husband to take care of our son, Reign if I don’t make it. I remembered that last word in the theater.
“I was given six pints of blood, I just want to thank God for saving me. We are survivors, our baby is a survivor, and we thank God for everything.”
It was learnt that dignitaries at the occasion include: Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy, Monday Onyeme, the immediate past governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and wife.
Others include former PDP National chairman Iyorchia Ayu and Sen. Sam Anyanwu (Imo PDP guber candidate) amongst other distinguished members of the 10th National Assembly and several traditional rulers across the State.
