Tension Rises: Akpabio Sues Natasha Over Viral ‘Fake Apology’ Letter

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has firmly denied breaching court directives that bar her from making social media posts or granting interviews regarding sexual misconduct allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a lawsuit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja (case number CS/384/25), Akpabio is requesting the court to compel Senator Natasha to remove a controversial post from all her social media platforms. The Senate President is also demanding a formal written apology to be published in two major national newspapers, along with a sworn affidavit confirming her compliance with the court’s orders.

In response, Senator Natasha submitted a counter-affidavit, insisting that her “Satirical Apology Letter”—posted on her social media—did not violate any legal restrictions or refer to any ongoing court matter.

“I have reviewed the Motion on Notice dated May 5, 2025, filed by the 3rd Defendant/Applicant and the supporting affidavit from Philemon Garba. I find the claims to be misleading and inaccurate,” she stated.

She rejected the assertions in the affidavit, arguing that they were based on legal conclusions and irrelevant facts unrelated to the case. Natasha clarified that her April 27, 2025 Facebook post, labeled as satire, made no mention of the court case and was instead a commentary on patriarchal norms in the legislature—protected under Section 39(1) of the Nigerian Constitution.

She emphasized that the post neither impacted the ongoing legal proceedings nor was any such prejudice demonstrated by the applicant. Furthermore, she cited that Akpabio’s counsel, Mr. Monday Ubani, SAN, had also made public comments on the case via Facebook, attacking her character.

Natasha concluded by stating that the motion against her was malicious, intimidating, and an attempt to silence her, stressing that it was a violation of her constitutional rights to free expression and fair hearing.