Senator Natasha accuses Nigerian Govt of selective justice

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused the Federal Government of selective justice.

Allnewsng reports that in mid May, the Federal Government instituted a suit against the senator over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television.

The suit marked CR/297/25 and filed before a Federal Capital Territory High Court on May 16, 2025, has Akpoti-Uduaghan as the sole defendant.

The Federal Government accused the lawmaker of making imputation, knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of a person, citing Section 391 of the Penal Code, cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990.

The offence is punishable under Section 392 of the same law.

In a statement signed by Natasha’s counsel, Uju Nwoduwu, the senator’s legal team said she had submitted twelve petitions between March and May 2025, which “remain unattended”.

According to legal team, the petitions cover serious allegations such as cyberstalking, threats to life, defamation, and an assassination plot.

“These petitions have neither been acknowledged nor acted upon by the Nigeria Police Force or any relevant security agency,” the statement read.

The team expressed worry that while Natasha’s complaints are “gathering dust”, counter-allegations from those she petitioned — including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi — have been processed swiftly.

“This selective response raises deep concerns about biased enforcement of justice,” the statement added.

The team stated further that some of the petitions detail the abduction and attempted assassination of a protocol officer and other threats allegedly linked to high-profile individuals.

The statement explained that Natasha, who is currently out of the country for personal engagements, has received official communication regarding the charges.

The team also appreciated public condemnation of what it called an extremely curious criminal charge and expressed hope that injustices against her shall not be sustained.