FG Files Criminal Defamation Charges against Natasha
The federal government has instituted a suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television.
The suit marked 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.
The list of witnesses shows that Godswill Akpabio, senate president; and Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, will testify during the trial.
