Akpabio's Defamation Suit Against Akpoti-Uduaghan
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 06, 2025 · Last updated Dec 07, 2025
This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a legal dispute between two political figures in Nigeria, primarily affecting their reputations and political standing.
Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, has clarified details of a multi-billion-naira defamation lawsuit he filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suit, filed over three months ago, addresses Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's unsubstantiated allegations of sexual misconduct against Godswill Akpabio. Godswill Akpabio's office stated that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been deliberately evading court service, leading to a court-granted application for substituted service in November. Godswill Akpabio urges Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to present her evidence in court rather than through social media. The lawsuit follows Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's previous six-month Senate suspension, which Godswill Akpabio's office cited as a pattern of her attempting to delegitimise lawful processes. NCR Corporation — Poonch Online reported on the N200 billion defamation suit.
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