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Abuja Courts Summon Akpabio, Nwaebonyi over Sen Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Claims
- On June 5, 2025, separate High Courts in Abuja issued summons to the leader of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, regarding claims brought by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that include sexual harassment, defamation, and violations of her fundamental rights.
- Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged Akpabio sexually harassed her and that his aide defamed her during a March 6 televised interview which led to her six-month suspension from the National Assembly, a move she claims was politically motivated and retaliatory.
- The senator stated Akpabio ordered her removal following her submission of a formal petition against Senate leadership the day before, and she emphasized her issue lies solely with Akpabio, not the Senate, presidency, or Nigerian people.
- Akpoti-Uduaghan is demanding N100 billion in damages and a court order to prevent further defamatory statements, claiming that the accusations have inflicted significant emotional pain and damaged her public reputation. She also refutes assertions that her suspension was unrelated to the sexual harassment claim she made.
- The court adjourned the proceedings to June 9 and June 25, 2025, for service reports and continuation, reflecting ongoing legal efforts to address the claims and their potential impact on Senate accountability.
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Abuja courts summon Akpabio, Nwaebonyi over Sen Natasha’s sexual harassment claims
Two High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have separately summoned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over alleged sexual harassment, defamation, and breach of fundamental rights of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Natasha: Fresh twist as court summons Akpabio, Nwaebonyi over harassment claims
Two High Courts in Abuja have separately summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Chief Whip Onyekachi Nwaebonyi over allegations of sexual harassment, defamation, and fundamental rights violations filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Two Courts Summon Akpabio, Nwaebonyi Over Allegations By Natasha Akpoti
Two separate courts in the Federal Capital Territory have summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate Chief Whip Onyekachi Nwaebonyi over allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The cases involve claims of defamation, sexual harassment, and violations of her fundamental rights. In the first case, marked FCT/HC/CV/754/2025, Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi granted permission for […]
FCT Courts Summon Senate President Akpabio, Senator Nwaebonyi Over Defamation and Rights Violation Claims
Two separate High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have issued summons to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Deputy Chief Whip of the The post FCT Courts Summon Senate President Akpabio, Senator Nwaebonyi Over Defamation and Rights Violation Claims appeared first on The Herald.
Courts Summon Akpabio, Nwaebony Over Sexual Harassment, Defamation Claim
ShareIn a significant legal development with far-reaching political implications, two separate divisions of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court have issued summonses to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Chief Whip Onyekachi Nwaebonyi over serious allegations, including sexual harassment, defamation, and violation of fundamental rights filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central.... The post Courts …
Natasha: Court summons Akpabio, Nwaebonyi over s3_xual harassment, defamation claims
Two High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have individually and separately summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and, Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over allegations of s3_xual harassment, defamation and the violation of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s fundamental rights.A judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Abubakar Idris Kutigi, in suit no: FCT/HC/CV/754/2025, granted leave to Natasha, the senat…
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