Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially filed a petition with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused him of being involved in a plot to have her killed.
Akpabio requested the police to investigate the claim, which he described as false and defamatory, and called for Akpoti-Uduaghan’s prosecution for making a malicious accusation.
In her public address on April 1, 2025, in Kogi State, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Akpabio had ordered the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to assassinate her in the state.
According to her, the killing was meant to be made to look like the work of her own constituents.
Akpabio strongly rejected the allegations, calling them a complete lie and an attempt to damage his reputation.
He claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statement was politically motivated and aimed at causing unrest and tarnishing his public image.
He pointed out that there was no evidence to support the claim and stressed that the false accusations were widely broadcasted on various media platforms, including social media, radio, and television.
Akpabio’s petition was also forwarded to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi.
In it, he requested a thorough investigation into the accusation and a criminal prosecution for Akpoti-Uduaghan under the laws governing defamation, false accusations, and incitement to violence.
He argued that the severity of the situation required urgent action to prevent further damage to his image and public safety.
The accusation comes after a prior incident where Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, which led to her suspension from the Senate for misconduct.
The ongoing conflict between the two lawmakers has stirred political debates across the country.
Why will the Senate react to these, while he keeps quite in the other allegations. That’s a prove that his nothing but an evils man.