US EditionWithdrawn Charges Maliciously Instigated Against Me - Senator Natasha Insists
The court dismissed defamation charges after federal prosecutors withdrew cases; Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan called the prosecutions a malicious witchhunt, highlighting judicial restraint.
- On Thursday, an Abuja High Court dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Presiding Judge C. N. Oji struck out the case after acknowledging a withdrawal notice.
- Arising from a televised interview, prosecutors brought defamation claims linked to her remarks, and Akpoti-Uduaghan says the charges were maliciously instigated by individuals using their power.
- Addressing newsmen at the Federal High Court premises shortly after the charge was struck out, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the withdrawal strengthened her faith in the rule of law and thanked President Tinubu for ordering the discontinuance.
- The dismissal brought the controversy to a close, ending the federal prosecution in this matter, but Senate President Godswill Akpabio has not withdrawn the separate suits he and his wife filed.
- After months of legal pressure, Akpoti-Uduaghan described the experience as difficult but toughening, noting she had never faced police invitations or allegations before.
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