Group tackles Natasha over attempted murder allegations

A Civil Society Organization, Coalition Against Impunity has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan to exercise caution on the allegation of attempted murder and threats to her life. The group described such allegations as reckless abuse of trust of the Nigerian people by portraying national leaders as criminals without a shred of evidence. A statement […]

A Civil Society Organization, Coalition Against Impunity has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan to exercise caution on the allegation of attempted murder and threats to her life.

The group described such allegations as reckless abuse of trust of the Nigerian people by portraying national leaders as criminals without a shred of evidence.

A statement signed by the Chairman of the Coalition, Amb. Olufemi Ayoade, on Monday in Abuja, said the case was not just about defamatory lies against two prominent Nigerian leaders the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, but a test on democracy’s resilience against a rising tide of reckless politics, shameless blackmail, and desperate attempts at public manipulation.

“ It is no coincidence that these allegations emerged at the height of political tensions — a classic script from the playbook of a desperate politician who mistakes media popularity for credibility. But lies, no matter how loud, eventually collapse under the weight of truth.

“Today marks a defining moment in the fight against reckless political propaganda and the weaponization of falsehood for personal and political gain. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja in a case instituted by a petition from the President of the Senate, Senator GodswillAkpabio, over the false and dangerous claim she made, alleging that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello attempted to assassinate her.

“As the court proceeds today, the Nigerian people must pay close attention. The era where politicians make outlandish claims without consequence must end. The law must take its full course, not just to serve justice to the individuals maligned by her false accusations, but to send a strong message that politics must not be reduced to character assassination and malicious lies.

“This is not just a trial of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan; it is a trial of integrity in Nigerian politics. And when the dust settles, let it be known that those who lie to the nation, incite false alarms, and drag the reputation of others through the mud will be held accountable. The truth is sacred. Justice must prevail.”