The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) over alleged defamatory statements made during a live television appearance. The case, marked *CR/297/25*, was filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on May 16, 2025.
According to court documents, the government accused the senator of violating Section 391 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes harmful imputations against a person’s reputation.
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The offence carries penalties under Section 392 of the same law. Key witnesses listed include Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, who are expected to testify.
This legal action follows Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent criticisms of government officials, though the exact remarks in question remain undisclosed. The case adds to growing tensions between lawmakers and the executive amid Nigeria’s political climate.
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