Two separate Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Courts have issued summons to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over explosive allegations of defamation, sexual harassment, and the violation of the fundamental rights of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, currently under a six-month Senate suspension.
The judicial heat comes from two civil suits filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan, who alleges that her name, integrity, and dignity were dragged through the mud by the very institution meant to uphold justice and equality.
In Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/754/2025, Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi granted the embattled senator leave to serve court documents on Akpabio personally—and also in his official capacity as the Senate President. The same order covers Akpabio’s legislative aide, Mr. Mfon Patrick, and the Clerk of the National Assembly.
The order was granted after her legal counsel, U.J. Udoh, filed a motion supported by a six-paragraph affidavit from Hamzat Mogaji, litigation manager at Victor Giwa & Associates. The court has fixed June 9, 2025, to receive a status report on the service of summons.
Meanwhile, in a second, related lawsuit (FCT/HC/CV/1359/25), presided over by Justice A.O. Otaluka, another legal strike was launched—this time against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. The court granted a motion for substituted service on the senator, paving the way for the next hearing on June 25, 2025.
At the heart of this second lawsuit is a bold ₦5 billion defamation claim Akpoti-Uduaghan filed against Nwaebonyi, citing remarks he made during a live appearance on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on March 6, 2025—statements she alleges were not only damaging but grossly misleading.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, known for her vocal advocacy on women’s rights and legislative reform, has found herself caught in a storm of Senate power politics. Her suspension and these fresh lawsuits hint at a deeper institutional rot—where political vendettas and character assassination are wielded like weapons on the Senate floor.
Though details remain sketchy, sources close to the legal team say part of Akpoti’s case includes deeply disturbing claims of sexual harassment within the legislative corridors, sparking outrage among civil rights groups quietly monitoring the proceedings.
With hearings set for June 9 and June 25, the coming weeks could redefine not just the reputations of powerful political actors but also test the Senate’s moral compass. As Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan battles on multiple legal fronts, all eyes now turn to the courts to separate truth from political theatre.
This story is still unfolding. Stay with us for exclusive courtroom updates, legal fallout, and the political implications rocking Nigeria’s legislative power bloc.
