The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, over alleged defamatory statements made during a live television broadcast. The lawsuit, filed on May 16, 2025, before a Federal Capital Territory High Court and marked CR/297/25, lists Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant.
According to court documents, the government accuses the senator of making statements that were knowingly harmful to an individual’s reputation, violating Section 391 of the Penal Code, Cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990. The offense carries penalties under Section 392 of the same law.
Key witnesses listed in the suit include Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, both expected to provide evidence during the trial. The case has drawn significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the individuals involved.
Further details on the trial’s proceedings are yet to be disclosed as the court prepares to hear the case.
