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Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The case has stirred strong views in Abuja.
Natasha filed her defamation suit on February 25 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Her counsel, Victor Giwa, leads the fight in court.
The senator seeks N100 billion in general damages. She also asks for N300 million to cover litigation costs. These sums show how serious she takes the claim.
The suit names Senate President Akpabio and his aide, Mfon Patrick, as defendants. The claim centers on alleged defamation and harmful words.
The Niger Delta Development Agenda (NDDA) has not stayed silent. At a press meeting in Abuja, NDDA convener Iteveh Nur’ Ekpokpobe urged Natasha to respect her in-laws from the region. He asked her to sheath her sword and calm her tone. His words pointed to the need for respect in the Senate.
Many see this legal action as a sign of deep rifts in the Senate. Some worry that the case may worsen old conflicts. Others say it is a strong stand against untrue attacks.
The case shows that words matter. High sums of money are now at stake. It also reminds us that even high-ranking leaders must watch their words.
Political observers now keep a close eye on the matter. They hope for a fair process that will bring calm to tense times. The issue calls for both legal clarity and personal respect.
This legal fight is one of many that shape the current political climate in Nigeria. It underlines the need for dialogue and balance in government affairs.
We invite our readers to join the discussion. What do you think about the defamation suit and the NDDA’s call for respect? Your views matter. Kindly share your thoughts in the comments below.
And also stay tuned as we bring more updates from Abuja. We will track every step of this case and report all new developments.