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The trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will officially commence on Tuesday before Justice Chizoba Oji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, following her plea of not guilty to the charges filed against her.

Senator Natasha’s Case Moves to Trial

The Federal Government accused the Kogi-born senator of making statements “with reason to believe such imputations would harm the reputation of a person.” The charges were brought under Section 391 of the Penal Code, Cap 89, Laws of the Federation 1990, and are punishable under Section 392.

At a previous sitting, the lawmaker was granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million with one surety in like sum.

Court records show the case was filed before the FCT High Court on May 16, 2025, with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan listed as the sole defendant.

Parallel Case Before Another Court

The Bureau News recalls that Senator Natasha is also facing a separate suit before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In that matter, she has been charged with six counts bordering on alleged criminal defamation and cyberbullying.

As of press time, today’s sitting at the FCT High Court was yet to commence.

This development adds to the growing public interest surrounding the senator’s legal battles, which observers say could shape future interpretations of defamation laws in Nigeria.

Lifestone:
They should leave this woman alone now. e done do, what else do they want

EponObi:
Leave wetin alone? Na she price market and she go buy.

EponObi:
Leave wetin alone? Na she price market and she go buy.

Lifestone:
They should leave this woman alone now. e don do, what else do they want?

Editorialtimes:
https://thebureau.com.ng/nigeria-news-today-senator-natasha-trial-abuja-pleads-not-guilty/

STARSEED773:
Is not only akpama president alone , if u happen to see Natasha very closely u will understand what even other senate colleagues are passing thru...akpama say nata, nata haba now nata nata baby na just d head bo be all..

Antoeni:
So its a Crime in Nigeria When You Refuse or Deny Principal Officers Of National Assembly SEX?

Martinsmine:
Nigeria dont give parole time... If not 7months no g o bad for Natasha

Antoeni:
So its a Crime in Nigeria When You Refuse or Deny Principal Officers Of National Assembly SEX?

MemphitzDgreat1:
I challenge Akpabio to come out and see if his people can come out in numbers like Kogi came out to support Natasha.

Tharyor1984:
You don't know what u are saying, 2 times governor, 2 times senator and minister, you think say na by juju, Stop comparing the two together, the lady is a learner, Senate President still stand the best governor in nigeria history go and check your fact, even your Obi has gov is no where to be compare with him, I pray you shall never witness such Blatter sexual lie for a lady, then u know how far, we must know who is lying, we need evidence

Lifestone:
They should leave this woman alone now. e don do, what else do they want?

Antoeni:
So its a Crime in Nigeria When You Refuse or Deny Principal Officers Of National Assembly SEX?

MemphitzDgreat1:
Nonsense talk as usual from an APC e-warriors..... it doesn't surprise me

Lifestone:
They should leave this woman alone now. e don do, what else do they want?

Globad:
Is that how to build a good society?

By leaving issues alone?

The trials should continue and be concluded

Let whoever is guilty between them face the consequences

Simple

It's bad to sexuallt harass a woman

It's criminal for a woman to lie that a man sexually harassed her

Globad:
Is that how to build a good society?

By leaving issues alone?

The trials should continue and be concluded

Let whoever is guilty between them face the consequences

Simple

It's bad to sexuallt harass a woman

It's criminal for a woman to lie that a man sexually harassed her

EponObi:
Leave wetin alone? Na she price market and she go buy.

Edit: I see a few of you quoting me. You won't get a reply.

You people should be happy that Natasha now has a platform (the court) to prove her sexual allegations. She can now hang Akpabio to dry. Rejoice!