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The Digest:

The Federal Government has filed criminal defamation charges against Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The five-count charge, filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, accuses the Ebonyi North Senator of making malicious statements during multiple television appearances between March 3 and 29, 2025.

Key Points:
  • Senator Nwebonyi faces five counts of criminal defamation.
  • The charges stem from comments made on Arise TV, Channels TV, and other stations.
  • He allegedly described Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as a "habitual accuser" and "blackmailer."
  • Remarks about her being a "mother of six from different men" were cited as defamatory.
  • The prosecution claims the statements exposed her to public hatred and ridicule.
  • The case is based on Section 391 of the FCT Penal Code Act.
  • If convicted, Nwebonyi could face imprisonment, a fine, or both.
As political tensions manifest in legal battles, this case tests the boundaries of parliamentary discourse and personal reputation in Nigeria's evolving democracy.

Sources: Leadership News