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Natasha in court for trial over alleged defamation of Akpabio, Bello

Natasha in court for trial over alleged defamation of Akpabio, Bello

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, on Tuesday appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja to answer charges of alleged defamation filed against her by the Federal Government.

The case, FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, is being prosecuted by Mohammed Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, under the provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.

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The charges are linked to remarks the senator allegedly made during a public gathering in Ihima on April 4, 2025, and later reiterated in a television interview.

In the statements, Akpoti-Uduaghan reportedly accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of directing former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to orchestrate her assassination.

Natasha in court for trial over alleged defamation of Akpabio, Bello

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