Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for alleged defamation. The lawsuit, filed on February 25, 2025, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, also lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Akpabio’s Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick, as defendants.
The controversy began after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation with the Senate President. The defamation claim stems from a Facebook post by Akpabio’s aide, which included statements suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan believed being a lawmaker was only about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers”.
Akpoti-Uduaghan is seeking N100 billion in general damages and N300 million in litigation costs. She also requested a court injunction to prevent further defamatory remarks.
