The legal team of Senator that represents Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has criticized the criminal charges against her by the federal government despite a dozen pending requests that presented between March and May 2025.
In a criminal office of three charges against the legislator in a lawsuit dated May 16, by the director, the public prosecutions of the Federation, Mr. MB ABUBAKAR, the federal government accused Natasha of making statements that would damage the reputation of a person.
According to the position, Senator Natasha made the alleged harmful statement during a live broadcast in the television channel policy program today, was broadcast on Canales television on April 3, 2025, in which it was said that he accused the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the former governor of the state of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, of Planning it.
However, a statement issued by its legal advisor, Uju Nwoduwu, accused the federal government of the selective trial as the legal legal team detailed twelve requests presented by Natasha who addressed serious issues such as cybers, threats to life, paragraph and an alleged murder plot.
These requests, the team said, have not been acted by the Nigerian police force or the relevant security agencies.
“The public expects the application of the law and tax agencies maintaining equity, the rule of law and impartial justice in all matters that involve it.”
The legal team expressed adhesions in addition to stating that, although the complaints of Senator Natasha are still not investigated, the antegrations of those who appointed, including the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and former governor Yahaya Bello, have been rapidly prosecuted, culminating with criminal charges against her.
“This selective response raises deep concerns about the biased application of justice,” the statement said, adding that “several of the requests involve high profile figures and include incidents such as the kidnapping and attempt to murder a protocol officer.
“Despite being out of the country with personal commitments, the senator has recognized the official communication with respect to the charges and has assured that it will be presented for the reading of charges once a date is confirmed.
“She remains completely committed to due process.
The legal team reformulated its call to impartial investigations on all pending requests and a plea of ​​justice that applies equally to all parties involved.