Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a new petition accusing President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Dr. Sandra Duru of criminal conspiracy, defamation, and cyber-related offenses.
The petition was submitted to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi.
In the petition dated 15th May 2025 and filed by her legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Sen. Ehiogie West-Idahosa, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Senator Akpabio and Dr. Duru orchestrated a deliberate and malicious campaign aimed at undermining her reputation and endangering her life.
She accused Dr. Sandra Duru, who operated under the pseudonym “Prof. Mgbeke,” of initially posing as an ally before demanding payment to fabricate narratives and mobilize digital support.
Upon refusal, Dr. Duru allegedly spearheaded a targeted campaign of character assassination against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Besides, the petition details a disturbing escalation, including cyber-stalking and an alleged attempted assassination plot.
She expressed grave concerns for her safety and that of her family amid the ongoing harassment.
“Our client has been subjected to false allegations aimed at discrediting her work and public service.
“The evidence will show a coordinated effort to malign and intimidate Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan through deceit and abuse of digital platforms,” her legal team stated.
The petition also highlights a potential motive for the attacks, linking them to Senator Akpabio’s alleged retaliation after Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly accused him of sexual harassment earlier this year, in February 2025.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney General to urgently intervene and thoroughly investigate the matter, including the involvement of third-party collaborators who endorsed and amplified the defamatory campaign.
Through her counsel, she urged, “we believe this is a criminal enterprise violating several provisions of Nigerian law.
“We respectfully request a swift and impartial investigation to hold all perpetrators accountable, regardless of their position or influence.”
