Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, seeking an investigation into an alleged assassination plot against him, reportedly orchestrated by suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio denied the serious accusations, calling them “false” and politically motivated.
In a letter dated April 3, 2025, Akpabio urged the IGP to launch a criminal investigation into the matter and prosecute Akpoti-Uduaghan for defamation. This petition follows an explosive claim made by Akpoti-Uduaghan on April 1, 2025, during her homecoming event in Kogi State. The suspended senator alleged that Akpabio had instructed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her in Kogi, intending to blame her constituents for the act.
Akpabio dismissed the accusation as a “heinous lie” and an attempt to tarnish his reputation. He emphasized the lack of evidence supporting the allegations and accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of inciting political unrest. The Senate President stressed that the widespread media coverage of the claim had significantly damaged his public image and security.
Akpabio called for the immediate prosecution of Akpoti-Uduaghan under relevant criminal defamation and incitement laws. He also urged the law enforcement agencies to treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves, highlighting the potential consequences of the false allegations on both his personal safety and Nigeria’s democratic integrity.
