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SENATE PRESIDENT, GODSWILL AKPABIO PETITIONS INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE OVER ASSASSINATION ACCUSATION BY SENATOR NATASHA 

The Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, demanding investigation into an alleged assassination plot against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

In his petition, Akpabio outrightly denied the accusation, calling it a “heinous lie” and a “reckless and deliberate compromise attempt” to tarnish his reputation. To this end, he demanded the prosecution of his colleague , Senator Natasha, for criminal defamation.

Akpabio described the allegation as politically motivated, accusing Natasha of attempting to incite political unrest and damage his public image. He also emphasized that the accusation was made without any supporting evidence.

The Senate President highlighted the harmful impact of the false allegation, noting its widespread coverage across various media platforms, including radio, television, and social media, urged law enforcement agencies to treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves.

“I write to formally bring to your attention and seek immediate investigation and prosecution of a criminally defamatory and malicious statement made against me by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a suspended member of the Nigerian Senate on the 1st of April, 2025 and which was widely publicised on radio stations, televisions and newspapers, including the social media,” Akpabio stated in his petition.

“In the public outburst at Kogi State while addressing her audience, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan falsely alleged that I instructed the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to ‘assassinate her in Kogi State instead of Abuja’ with the intent of making it appear that her constituents were responsible for her death.”

Akpabio emphatically denied the accusation, said it was “a reckless and deliberate attempt to damage my reputation, endanger my life and security, and incite political unrest.”

He also expressed concern over the political motives behind the false claims. “Her motive was clear, which was to incite the public, manipulate sentiments, and malign my person and office in the eyes of the Nigerian people and the international community,” - he added.

He therefore, called for the “immediate investigation into the false and inciting allegation” and the prosecution of Natasha under relevant laws for criminal defamation, false accusation, incitement, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.

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