Firstsitenews-Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team on Wednesday accused the Federal Government of selective justice, raising concerns over the decision to file criminal charges against the senator while allegedly ignoring a dozen petitions she submitted earlier this year.
In a statement issued by her counsel, Uju Nwoduwu, the team detailed 12 separate petitions filed between March and May 2025. These petitions reportedly contained serious allegations including cyberstalking, defamation, threats to life, and even an alleged assassination attempt.
Despite the gravity of these allegations, the legal team claims that none of the petitions have received attention from the Nigeria Police Force or any relevant security agency.
“There is a legitimate public expectation that law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies operate with fairness, transparency, and impartiality—regardless of the individuals involved,” the statement read.
The lawyers expressed concern over what they described as a troubling pattern of bias, noting that while Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s complaints have been ignored, counter-allegations filed by high-profile individuals such as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello have been swiftly acted upon, culminating in criminal charges against her.
“This stark contrast in the treatment of complaints raises serious questions about the evenness and integrity of the justice system,” the statement continued.
Some of the senator’s petitions, the lawyers noted, include incidents involving senior officials and claims as serious as the abduction and attempted assassination of a member of her protocol team.
Though currently out of the country on personal engagements, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has acknowledged receipt of formal communication regarding the criminal charges and has expressed her readiness to appear in court once a date is scheduled.
“She remains steadfast in her respect for due process and the rule of law,” her legal team stated, while thanking the public for its continued concern over what they described as “a highly questionable prosecution.”
The statement concluded with a renewed appeal for a balanced and impartial investigation into all outstanding complaints, urging authorities to uphold justice without bias or political influence.
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