BREAKING: AKPABIO FILES PETITION TO IGP OVER ALLEGED ASSASSINATION PLOT, CALLS FOR NATASHA’S PROSECUTION
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Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, has officially petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, regarding what he called a “criminally defamatory and inciting” accusation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that he was planning her murder.
The allegations, according to Akpabio, were “heinous lies” meant to harm his reputation, stir up public unrest, and jeopardize his life. The petition was dated April 3 and was copied to Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
In a public speech on April 1 in Kogi State, Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed that Akpabio had ordered former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to kill her in Kogi State so that it would seem as though her supporters were responsible for the assault. This is what started the controversy.
Responding to the accusation, Akpabio stated in his petition: “This statement is not only a heinous lie but a reckless and deliberate attempt to damage my reputation, endanger my life and security, and incite political unrest.”
He added that the allegation, made without evidence, was politically motivated and designed to manipulate public sentiment.
“It is a calculated act of blackmail and character assassination, designed to portray me as a political villain,” he said.
Akpabio called for an immediate police investigation and urged the prosecution of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan under laws covering criminal defamation, incitement, false accusation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
The Senate President also stressed the impact of the allegation due to its widespread coverage on TV, radio, print, and social media.
“The severity of this false allegation, and the fact that it has gained public traction, makes it necessary that law enforcement agencies treat it with the urgency it deserves,” he said.
He stated at the end of the petition that public leaders must be held responsible for remarks that have the potential to jeopardize democratic institutions and national harmony.
Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan’s most recent altercation comes after she accused the Senate President of sexual harassment, which led to her expulsion from the upper house of government for suspected wrongdoing.
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