Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Granted Bail After Arraignment for Alleged Cybercrime
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.
The charges, filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), accuse the Senator of making false and d+maging claims during a public address and a televised interview — including an allegation that Akpabio instructed Bello to have her a§§assinated in Kogi State.
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, followed a petition by Akpabio to the Inspector General of Police. After an investigation, the AGF’s office filed charges under the Cybercrime Act, alleging that Senator Natasha transmitted h+rmful information electronically with the intent to incite, endanger lives, and disr¥pt public order.
Appearing in court with her husband, Natasha pleaded not guilty to all charges. Her lawyer, Prof. Roland Otaru (SAN), applied for bail, stressing that the Senator poses no flight risk and would not interfere with witnesses or the investigation. He also cited her constitutional right to be presumed innocent.
The prosecution did not oppose the bail application but asked that the court impose terms to ensure her presence at trial.
Justice Mohammed Umar granted Senator Natasha bail on self-recognisance and adjourned the case to September 22, 2025, for trial.
