FG Drags Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan To Court docket, Recordsdata Felony Fees
The Federal Authorities has filed prison expenses towards Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following her public allegations towards Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, accusing them of plotting to assassinate her.
The expenses, filed earlier than the Excessive Court docket of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, stem from remarks the Kogi Central lawmaker made throughout an look on Politics At the moment, a dwell programme on Channels Tv, on April 3, 2025.
In accordance with the cost sheet obtained by SaharaReporters, the federal government is accusing Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan of constructing imputations “understanding or having purpose to imagine that such imputation will hurt the fame of an individual,” in violation of Part 391 of the Penal Code. The offence is punishable below Part 392 of the identical legislation.
The case lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria because the complainant and names the senator as the only defendant.
Through the broadcast, the senator acknowledged, “I do stand by what I mentioned. In respect to the assembly or dialogue Akpabio had [with] Yahaya Bello that night time to remove me.”
She additional alleged that her Senate safety element was withdrawn shortly earlier than the threats, suggesting a deliberate effort to go away her weak.
“Stripping me of my safety as a result of I’m suspended illegally, really it simply positions me earlier than assaults,” she added.
This isn’t the primary time Senator Natasha has made public claims of threats to her life.
At a homecoming occasion in Kogi weeks earlier, she alleged that Akpabio had provided funding to former Governor Yahaya Bello to facilitate her recall from the Senate, and to allegedly orchestrate her assassination.
In accordance with her, “Akpabio informed Yahaya Bello to kill me… however not in Abuja. It must be achieved right here [Kogi], so it should appear as if the individuals killed me right here. I didn’t make that public, however we did notify the police about it.”
She claimed a gathering to this impact occurred on the Hilton Resort in Abuja and alleged that funds exchanged arms.
The costs come amid wider controversies rocking the Senate, together with allegations of sexual harassment and the suspension of Senator Natasha for alleged “misconduct.” Critics have accused Senate management of stifling dissent and utilizing disciplinary measures to silence whistleblowers.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Senate President of sexual harassment, however her allegations haven’t been formally investigated. Her suspension—nonetheless ongoing—has sparked backlash from rights {groups} and civil society organisations.
