The Federal Government argued her remarks, broadcast on Channels TV and social media, were “knowingly false and intended to incite unrest,” violating Section 24(2)(c) of the Cybercrimes Act.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail on self-recognisance to suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udauaghan, who faces a six-count cybercrime charge.
Akpoti-Udauaghan pleaded not guilty after being accused of making false statements implicating Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello in an alleged plot to kill her.
According to prosecutors, she claimed: “Akpabio told Yahaya Bello… that he should make sure that killing me does not happen in Abuja.”
The Federal Government argued her remarks, broadcast on Channels TV and social media, were “knowingly false and intended to incite unrest,” violating Section 24(2)(c) of the Cybercrimes Act.
Her counsel, Prof. Roland Otaru (SAN), urged the court to grant bail on self-recognisance due to her status as a senator and senior lawyer.
Justice Mohammed Umar granted the request, noting no objection from prosecutors.
Trial begins September 22.