The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Udauaghan bail on self-recognition
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District and is currently suspended, pleaded not guilty to all charges after they were read in court.
The charges stem from statements she allegedly made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello
According to the charge, Akpoti-Udauaghan was alleged to have said, “Akpabio told Yahaya Bello… that he should make sure that killing me does not happen in Abuja, it should be done in Kogi, so it will seem as if it is the people that killed me.”
Days later, during an appearance on a televised program Today, she reiterated the allegations, asserting: “It was part of the meeting, the discussions that Akpabio had with Yahaya Bello that night… to eliminate me.”
The Federal Government argued that her statements—widely circulated online—were deliberately false and aimed at inciting public unrest.
The FG further contended that the remarks violate “Section 24(2)(c)” of the Cybercrimes Act, which criminalizes the intentional spread of false information to damage reputations or provoke public disorder
Her lead counsel, Professor Roland Otaru (SAN), requested bail on self-recognition, citing her status as a serving senator and senior legal practitioner.
He added that there is no counter-affidavit from the prosecution, challenging the bail application
Justice Mohammed Umar granted the application, allowing Akpoti-Uduaghan to remain free on self-recognition until trial proceedings begin.
The court adjourned until September 22, for the commencement of trial.
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