The Federal Government has filed six criminal charges against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Governor Yahaya Bello. The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, represents a major test for Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act of 2024, which targets the spread of digital misinformation.
- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan faces six cybercrime charges.
- She is accused of claiming Akpabio and Bello conspired to assassinate her.
- The allegations were made in a public speech and a live television interview.
- The charges test the newly amended Cybercrimes Act of 2024.
The prosecution argues that the senator’s statements were knowingly false and could undermine public trust, marking a significant legal step in the government’s efforts to regulate online content.
