The cybercrime trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was halted on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, due to an objection raised by her attorney, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN).
Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces six charges under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024, brought by the federal government, with case number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025.
She is accused of disseminating false and harmful information electronically with the intent to defame, incite, endanger lives, and disrupt public order.
These charges are based on her public claims made on April 4, 2025, in Ihima, Kogi State, and in a subsequent television interview, where she alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio had instructed former Governor Yahaya Bello to have her killed in Kogi State.
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During Monday’s proceedings, prosecution attorney, David Kaswe informed the court that his team was prepared to present its case and had its first witness ready.
However, West-Idahosa contended that the defense had submitted a preliminary objection questioning the court’s jurisdiction to hear the case, labeling it an abuse of the attorney-general of the federation’s prosecutorial powers.
Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the court must first address the objection before continuing with the trial, and he adjourned the case until October 20 for the objection hearing.
