Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has shown indifference toward reports suggesting that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is considering taking legal action against her following her allegations that he plotted to have her recalled and assassinated.
The lawmaker, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made waves earlier this week after accusing Akpabio of orchestrating a plot against her with the help of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. During a rally in Ihima, Kogi State, Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed that Akpabio initially approached the current governor, Usman Ododo, requesting that he initiate a recall process against her.
According to her, Governor Ododo refused to comply, citing her strong grassroots support as a significant obstacle to any recall effort. Akpoti-Uduaghan then alleged that after Ododo’s refusal, Akpabio turned to Bello, instructing him to execute both the recall and a more sinister plot—her assassination—with promises to finance the operation.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed that she was aware of reports indicating that Akpabio intended to take legal action against her over her accusations. She remained confident in her stance, stating, “I’ve heard that the Senate President plans to sue me over my statement. That’s fine. Let him go ahead; I’m ready to face it. We’ll deal with it when we get there.”
When asked by the interviewer whether she had concrete evidence to back up her serious allegations, Akpoti-Uduaghan replied, “If you’re questioning the truth about the assassination plot, what about the recall we all just witnessed? Let’s cross that bridge when we get there.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statements have sparked a national debate, increasing scrutiny of Akpabio’s role and further intensifying the political tensions in Kogi State. As of now, neither Akpabio nor Bello has publicly responded to the accusations.
