Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cybercrime trial was adjourned after her lawyers challenged the court’s jurisdiction and accused the Attorney-General of abusing prosecutorial powers.
The cybercrime trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was stalled on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja after her defence team challenged the court’s jurisdiction and accused the Attorney-General of the Federation of abusing prosecutorial powers.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is facing a six-count charge under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024, with suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025. She was arraigned on June 30 and granted bail on self-recognition.
The charges, filed by Director of Public Prosecution Mohammed Abubakar, allege that she transmitted false and injurious information via electronic means, including a claim at an April 4 rally in Ihima, Kogi State, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed former Governor Yahaya Bello to have her killed.
At the resumed hearing, prosecuting counsel David Kaswe said he was ready to proceed, noting that his witness was present. But defence counsel Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN) objected, arguing that the defence had not been served witness statements and that the court lacked jurisdiction. He described the charges as “an alleged abuse of the prosecutorial powers of the Attorney-General of the Federation.”
Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter to October 20 for hearing of the objection and possible trial commencement.
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