Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has submitted a new petition to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and another to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and one Dr. Sandra Duru of various criminal activities.
In the petition, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged a criminal conspiracy, defamation, and offenses related to cybercrime.
The petition accuses Akpabio and Duru of leading a malicious smear campaign targeted at Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The purported campaign involved acts of defamation, cyber-stalking, and an alleged attempt on her life.
“The allegations against me are false and part of a conspiracy to undermine my work and reputation,” Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan asserted.
“I fear for my safety and that of my family due to the harassment and intimidation.”
According to the petition, Duru initially posed as a supporter under the alias “Prof. Mgbeke,” but later demanded payment in exchange for promoting favorable narratives and digital backing. Upon her refusal, Duru allegedly began a smear campaign.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team stated, “We believe the evidence will show a deliberate campaign to malign and endanger our client through false accusations.”
Additionally, the petition claims that Senator Akpabio had a motive for retaliation after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused him of sexual harassment in February 2025.
She further called on the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney General to investigate the alleged assassination attempt linked to the Senate President.
Filed on May 15, 2025, by her lawyer, Senator Ehiogie West-Idahosa, the petition claims to be backed by compelling evidence drawn from public broadcasts, witness accounts, media coverage, and expert evaluations.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan maintains that the information available to her points to a calculated effort by Akpabio, allegedly using intermediaries and state resources, to cause her harm.
She appealed to the Attorney General and the IGP to scrutinize the roles of those who supported the defamatory content in public, to ascertain their awareness of and involvement in the alleged conspiracy.
“We maintain that the actions against our client amount to a criminal enterprise violating multiple laws. We respectfully urge your service to painstakingly investigate the contents of this Petition and ensure that justice Is expeditiously dispensed to all who may be found wanting regardless of their status in the Nigerian society,” her counsel, Idahosa, submitted.
