Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her legal team, has accused
the federal government of selective justice.
BACKGROUND
In mid May, the federal government instituted a suit against Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television.
The suit marked CR/297/25 and filed before a federal capital
territory high court on May 16, 2025, has Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole
defendant.
The government accused the senator of “making imputation,
knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the
reputation of a person”, citing section 391 of the Penal Code, cap 89, Laws of
the Federation, 1990.
The offence is punishable under section 392 of the same law.
‘SELECTIVE RESPONSE’
The petitions, according to the legal team, cover serious
allegations such as cyberstalking, threats to life, defamation, and an
assassination plot.
“These petitions have neither been acknowledged nor acted
upon by the Nigeria Police Force or any relevant security agency,” the
statement reads.
The team expressed concern that while Akpoti-Uduaghan’s
complaints are “gathering dust”, counter-allegations from those she petitioned
— including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello, former governor
of Kogi — have been processed swiftly.
“This selective response raises deep concerns about biased
enforcement of justice,” the statement reads.
The team added that some of the petitions detail “the
abduction and attempted assassination of a protocol officer” and other threats
allegedly linked to high-profile individuals.
The statement said Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently out of
the country for personal engagements, has received official communication
regarding the charges.
“She remains fully committed to due process,” the statement
reads.
The team also appreciated public condemnation of what it
called “an extremely curious criminal charge” and expressed hope that
“injustices against her shall not be sustained”.
The lawyers concluded with a renewed demand for impartial
investigation into all pending petitions and urged authorities to apply the law
equally.
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