Set Up With Cloned Voice! Senator Natasha Denies Explosive Leaked Audio

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has firmly distanced herself from a viral audio circulating on social media that falsely attributes controversial remarks to her about prominent national figures.

In a forceful statement released on Tuesday, June 4, 2025, the senator denounced the audio as a fabricated creation, accusing unnamed individuals of using advanced voice cloning technology to produce it with malicious intent.

Responding to the clip, which claims to feature her in a phone conversation with a journalist, Akpoti-Uduaghan rejected it outright, calling it a deliberate attempt to tarnish her image and mislead the public.

“My attention has been drawn to an audio recording making the rounds online, allegedly featuring my voice in conversation with a journalist. Let me be clear—I had no such conversation. That voice is not mine. It was cloned to deceive and damage my reputation,” she stated.

The senator further revealed that this wasn’t the first instance of digital impersonation targeted at her. She recounted previous occasions where manipulated audio recordings had attempted to falsely place her in discussions with public officials.

“This is part of a worrying pattern. Similar fraudulent clips have surfaced before, none of which were genuine,” she noted.

Akpoti-Uduaghan also alleged that fraudsters may have gained unauthorized access to her communications, using AI-generated voice simulations to make fake calls to various high-profile individuals, including Hon. Emmanuel Ekon, Minister of State for Health Dr. Tunji Alausa, Air Peace Chairman Chief Allen Onyema, and Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye.

She denied any involvement in such calls, calling the acts criminal and urging that they be treated as threats to national security.

“This dangerous trend aims to manipulate public opinion and stifle authentic voices in our democracy. It’s not merely deceptive—it poses a serious risk to national unity and public trust,” she warned.

The senator urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against misinformation and deepfake technologies, which can easily be used to create convincing but false narratives.

She concluded by affirming that her legal and security teams are investigating the matter: “I remain committed to truth, justice, and democratic values. I urge everyone to resist the spread of falsehoods and defend the integrity of our national discourse.”