Suspended Senator Fights Back Against Damaging Allegations
In a dramatic legal twist, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, currently suspended from her role representing Kogi Central, has taken her battle for justice to the courtroom.
She’s suing fellow lawmaker, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, for a jaw-dropping N5 billion over what she described as malicious and reputation-damaging claims.
Filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, Natasha’s legal team, led by top legal mind M. J. Numa (SAN), argues that Senator Nwaebonyi, who represents Ebonyi North Central, publicly defamed her during a live interview.
“He Called Me a Gold Digger and a Liar on National TV” — Natasha
According to the suit, on March 6, 2025, during a Channels TV appearance on Sunrise Daily, Senator Nwaebonyi referred to Natasha as a “gold digger,” “habitual liar,” and “habitual blackmailer.”
He also accused her of having six children with different men and claimed her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, married her under pressure.
Natasha is calling these allegations nothing but lies, aimed at discrediting her and damaging her image—both politically and personally.
Widespread Embarrassment and Distress
The suspended senator says the claims have been rebroadcast and circulated across social media, multiplying the humiliation and emotional distress they’ve caused her.
In court documents, she emphasized that the statements were intended to damage her standing, especially in light of her petition before the Senate, which Nwaebonyi is allegedly trying to influence.
“An Attack on Women in Politics”
Natasha described herself as an advocate for women’s participation in governance. She insisted these defamatory remarks not only attacked her personally but were also an attempt to discourage other women from stepping into leadership roles.
“The claimant is not damaging women’s chances in politics,” her legal filing reads, “but rather inspiring them to speak truth to power.”
What She Wants from the Court
Natasha is asking the court to:
Restrain Senator Nwaebonyi and his associates from making or repeating such claims.
Order a retraction of the statements on all platforms where they were made.
Compel an unreserved public apology in two widely circulated national newspapers—both in print and online.
Award her N5 billion in damages for reputational harm, distress, and emotional trauma.
Add 10% interest per annum on the judgment sum until it is fully paid.
Final Note: No Court Date Yet
As of now, the case, marked CV/1259/25, is awaiting a hearing date. But one thing is clear: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not backing down without a fight.
Stay tuned to NIGPOST for updates on this high-profile legal showdown and other trending political stories that matter to you.
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