Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Monday secured bail after she appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a fresh six-count charge filed by the Federal Government.
Justice Mohammed Umar granted the embattled senator bail on self-recognition after she pleaded not guilty to allegations of making false assassination claims against top political figures.
According to the charge marked CR/297/25, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello plotted to assassinate her. The alleged statements were said to have been made during a live Channels Television broadcast and while addressing her supporters in Kogi State.
The Federal Government, represented by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, told the court it did not oppose her bail but urged the judge to impose conditions to ensure she appears for trial.
Counsel to the defendant, Prof. Roland Otaru, SAN, argued that the suspended senator poses no flight risk, highlighting her position as a constituency representative and senior legal practitioner.
Justice Umar ruled that the offences are bailable and adjourned the matter to September 22 for hearing. Another related case involving the senator was also adjourned to September 27.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was accompanied to court by her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan; human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu; and several supporters who gathered outside the courtroom in solidarity.
