The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District,
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distanced herself from a viral audio
recording circulating on social media.
The audio attributed statements to the senator regarding key
national figures.
Natasha, in a statement on Wednesday, described the content
of the audio as entirely fabricated, noting that the voice in the recording was
not hers but a cloned version generated to misrepresent her views and sow
discord.
“My attention has been drawn to a video currently trending
online purporting to feature me in a conversation with a journalist.
“I categorically and unequivocally dissociate myself from
the said video and audio recording. At no time did I grant such an interview or
engage in such a conversation. The voice is not mine—it has clearly been cloned
with malicious intent,” she stated.
The lawmaker said it was not the first time her identity has
been misused through digital manipulation. She referenced previous incidents
involving doctored audio clips that falsely portrayed her in conversations with
various public figures.
According to her, unknown individuals may have accessed her
communications to place fraudulent calls to prominent personalities using voice
cloning technology.
Those who were reportedly contacted include Emmanuel Ekon,
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Chief Allen Onyema, and Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye. She clarified
that she had no involvement in those calls.
The suspended senator described the trend as both criminal
and dangerous, stressing the broader implications for privacy, public safety,
and democratic discourse in Nigeria.
She urged the public to disregard the audio and confirmed
that her legal and security teams are currently investigating the matter to
identify those responsible.
“I remain firmly committed to truth, justice, and
responsible democratic engagement. I urge Nigerians to be vigilant and resist
the spread of disinformation, especially as technology continues to evolve,”
she added.
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