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Senate Clashes with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as N100.3bn Lawsuit Rocks National Assembly
Senate Clashes with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as N100.3bn Lawsuit Rocks National Assembly
In a dramatic escalation of tensions within the Nigerian Senate, lawmakers have rallied behind Senate President Godswill Akpabio after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District filed a staggering N100.3bn defamation lawsuit against him.
The lawsuit, which has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, stems from a heated confrontation between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan last week over the controversial relocation of her Senate seat. The verbal altercation, which played out in full view of the public, has now turned into a full-blown legal battle.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, a first-time senator, formally filed suit CV/737/25 before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on February 25, 2025, accusing Akpabio of defamation. The lawsuit also names the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Akpabio’s Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick, as co-defendants.
The storm erupted after the Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, lashed out at Akpoti-Uduaghan during a Channels Television interview on February 21, condemning her bold stance against the Senate President. He dismissed her actions as political theatrics, stating, “The National Assembly is not for content creation in entertainment. The National Assembly is for serious business.”
The firestorm intensified when Patrick allegedly took to Facebook to publish a statement titled, ‘Is the Local Content Committee of the Senate Natasha’s Birthright?’ The post included an incendiary remark, accusing Akpoti-Uduaghan of being more focused on “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers” than on legislative duties.
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal counsel, Victor Giwa, denounced the statement as an outrageous attack on her integrity, arguing that it was defamatory, provocative, and deliberately designed to tarnish her reputation among her colleagues and the public.
The embattled senator is demanding a court declaration that the statement was defamatory and has urged the judiciary to issue a perpetual injunction preventing Akpabio and his associates from making further derogatory remarks against her.
She is also pressing for a jaw-dropping N100bn in general damages and an additional N300m in litigation costs, making this one of the most high-profile defamation cases in Nigeria’s recent history.
As tensions soar within the Senate, political analysts warn that the lawsuit could further fracture relationships within the upper legislative chamber. The case is expected to be closely watched, with many awaiting the court’s decision on the explosive claims.
For now, the Senate remains a battlefield, and all eyes are on the judiciary as it prepares to weigh in on this unprecedented legal showdown.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions within the Nigerian Senate, lawmakers have rallied behind Senate President Godswill Akpabio after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District filed a staggering N100.3bn defamation lawsuit against him.
The lawsuit, which has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, stems from a heated confrontation between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan last week over the controversial relocation of her Senate seat. The verbal altercation, which played out in full view of the public, has now turned into a full-blown legal battle.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, a first-time senator, formally filed suit CV/737/25 before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on February 25, 2025, accusing Akpabio of defamation. The lawsuit also names the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Akpabio’s Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick, as co-defendants.
The storm erupted after the Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, lashed out at Akpoti-Uduaghan during a Channels Television interview on February 21, condemning her bold stance against the Senate President. He dismissed her actions as political theatrics, stating, “The National Assembly is not for content creation in entertainment. The National Assembly is for serious business.”
The firestorm intensified when Patrick allegedly took to Facebook to publish a statement titled, ‘Is the Local Content Committee of the Senate Natasha’s Birthright?’ The post included an incendiary remark, accusing Akpoti-Uduaghan of being more focused on “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers” than on legislative duties.
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal counsel, Victor Giwa, denounced the statement as an outrageous attack on her integrity, arguing that it was defamatory, provocative, and deliberately designed to tarnish her reputation among her colleagues and the public.
The embattled senator is demanding a court declaration that the statement was defamatory and has urged the judiciary to issue a perpetual injunction preventing Akpabio and his associates from making further derogatory remarks against her.
She is also pressing for a jaw-dropping N100bn in general damages and an additional N300m in litigation costs, making this one of the most high-profile defamation cases in Nigeria’s recent history.
As tensions soar within the Senate, political analysts warn that the lawsuit could further fracture relationships within the upper legislative chamber. The case is expected to be closely watched, with many awaiting the court’s decision on the explosive claims.
For now, the Senate remains a battlefield, and all eyes are on the judiciary as it prepares to weigh in on this unprecedented legal showdown.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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