Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cybercrime trial over alleged defamatory remarks against Senate President Akpabio and ex-Governor Bello begins September 22.
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will face trial on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged cybercrime against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, suspended six months ago for alleged breach of Senate rules, was arraigned on June 30, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge. The case, filed as FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, is led by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, with Justice Mohammed Umar presiding. Director of Public Prosecution, Mohammed Babadoko Abubakar, will prosecute, while Prof. Roland Otaru (SAN) leads the defense.
The allegations stem from her April 2025 remarks accusing Akpabio of directing Bello to assassinate her, repeated during a television interview. She was granted bail on self-recognizance after the court found her not a flight risk.