On Friday, April 4, Senate President Godswill Akpabio strongly rejected allegations made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing him of plotting her assassination.
In a statement issued by Akpabio’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims as baseless, inflammatory, and reckless. The allegations, which suggested that Akpabio had recruited former Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate Akpoti-Uduaghan in Kogi State, were labeled as “a complete fabrication” intended to provoke public unrest and discredit Akpabio’s office.
“This outrageous accusation is not only false but a complete fabrication and deeply irresponsible and dangerous attempt to provoke public unrest, attract media attention, and discredit the person and Office of the President of the Senate for ulterior motives,” the statement read.
Akpabio also pointed out that Akpoti-Uduaghan had failed to substantiate previous claims of sexual harassment and had now shifted focus to an unverified assassination allegation. He noted that Akpoti-Uduaghan had made similar accusations in the past, including allegations against former Governor Yahaya Bello in 2019 and 2023, as well as multiple unproven claims of harassment against other dignitaries.
