- Senator Akpoti-Uduaghans legal team has confirmed receipt of defamation charges filed by the federal government, involving statements allegedly made against Senate President Akpabio
- The case, filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, stems from televised remarks which the government says were harmful to Akpabios reputation
- Akpoti-Uduaghan, who had previously accused Akpabio and Yahaya Bello of assassination plots and harassment, will present her defence in court
Dr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN, leads Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team in defence against the charges filed by the federal government.
Photo credit: Natasha H AkpotiSource: FacebookAt about 2:30pm on Friday, the 23rd of May, 2025, in the premises of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, we received the information filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions DPP containing three counts bordering on allegations that our client, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria made imputations which she had reason to believe will harm the reputation of Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the statement read.Defence to be presented during trialThe Legal team would adequately prepare all factual and statutory defences available to our client and place same before the Court during trial. We count on the prayers and solidarity of all, West-Idahosa added.Charges stem from televised allegationsSenate President Godswill Akpabio named as a key witness in the case filed against Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Photo credit: Godswill Obot AkpabioSource: FacebookNatasha vs Akpabio: Ezekwesili speaks
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