NATASHA’S LAWYERS CLAIM SELECTIVE JUSTICE OVER UNRESOLVED PETITIONS

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By: Motunrayo Aniwura

The legal team representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has raised concerns over what it calls a troubling case of selective justice, following the Federal Government’s decision to file criminal charges against the senator, while ignoring several serious petitions she filed earlier in the year.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by her lawyer, Uju Nwoduwu, the team revealed that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan submitted 12 separate petitions between March and May 2025.

These petitions reportedly include allegations of cyberstalking, defamation, threats to her life, and even an attempted assassination.

The legal team noted with alarm that, to date, none of these complaints have received attention or action from the Nigeria Police Force or any relevant security agency.

“There is a legitimate public expectation that law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies uphold the principles of fairness, due process, and equal justice—regardless of who is involved,” the statement said.

The lawyers further expressed concern that while Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petitions remain unattended, counter-allegations filed by those she accused including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello have been swiftly pursued, leading to criminal charges against her.

“This glaring disparity raises serious concerns about a biased and uneven application of justice,” the statement continued.