Eric Patrick
An Abuja High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday granted bail to the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in the sum of ₦50 million with one surety.
The surety, according to the court, must be a person of reputable integrity, resident within Abuja, and must own landed property within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is facing defamation charges filed by the Federal Government over her claim that there was a plot to assassinate her, allegedly disguised as a mob attack.
In a controversial broadcast aired months ago, the senator reportedly stated:
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“Let’s ask the Senate President why he withdrew my security… He then emphasised that I should be killed, but I should be killed in Kogi… Who is going to get justice for me?”
The case has stirred political and public interest, with critics and supporters closely watching as proceedings unfold.
Further hearings are expected in the coming weeks.