A High Court in Abuja has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for sharing the Kogi Chief of Staff’s home photo and address online, describing the act as improper and unjustified, though the court rejected the ₦1bn damages claim.
- Justice Oriji ruled Natasha’s post on X.com violated Ali Bello’s right to dignity and privacy.
- The court found her EFCC-linked property claim lacked evidence and was based on unfounded assumptions.
- Although damages were denied, the judge affirmed Bello’s constitutional rights under privacy and liberty.
Senator Natasha’s post stemmed from her belief that the house was tied to ex-Governor Yahaya Bello. But the court said her assumptions were reckless. For Bello, it was more than a post—it was a violation of personal and family privacy.
As public discourse increasingly plays out on social media, how should political figures balance exposure with ethical responsibility? The court’s decision may reshape boundaries for online political accountability.
