The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal defamation case it filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The case was brought before the Federal High Court but has now been discontinued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation.
The withdrawal was carried out through a legal notice submitted on December 12, 2025, which brought an end to one of the charges against the senator. The case stemmed from petitions written by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. The petitions followed statements made by Akpoti-Uduaghan during a television programme, where she raised concerns about threats to her life allegedly involving the two political figures.
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After the petitions, the senator was charged with criminal defamation and cyberbullying. This happened despite her earlier report to the Inspector General of Police over the alleged threats, which she said did not receive any response. During the legal process, several prominent political figures were named as witnesses.
The decision to drop the case came a few days after Senate President Akpabio announced publicly that he had directed his lawyers to discontinue all defamation cases linked to him. He explained that the decision followed a personal reflection influenced by a sermon he listened to in church.
Although this particular charge has now been terminated, another criminal case filed by the Federal Government against Akpoti-Uduaghan is still before the court. That matter is expected to be heard soon, with indications that it may also be withdrawn.
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