By LEGAL representatives of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have raised the alarm over what they describe as a “selective and biased” criminal prosecution by the Federal Government, following months of ignored petitions she filed concerning threats to her safety and serious allegations against high-profile political figures.
In a statement issued by Queens Law Cradle on 25 May, her legal counsel, Nwogwugwu Esq, expressed dismay at the Federal Government’s decision to file criminal charges against the senator, while failing to act on twelve petitions submitted between March and May 2025.
These petitions, they claim, contain damning allegations of cyberstalking, attempted assassination, abduction, and defamation involving senior government officials.
“This selective response raises deep concerns about biased enforcement of justice,” the statement read. “Justice must be impartial.”
Among those named in the petitions are Senate President Godswill Akpabio, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, Senator Peter Nwebonyi, and Dr Sandra Duru.
Despite the gravity of the allegations, Queens Law Cradle maintains that the Nigeria Police Force and other authorities have not engaged with the petitions or contacted key witnesses.
One of the petitions, dated 4 April 2025, reportedly exposes an assassination plot implicating Akpabio and Bello.
Another, dated 28 April, outlines the attempted abduction and assassination of the senator’s protocol officer, Hon Jude Sule.
Conversely, counter-petitions from some of the same individuals accused in these complaints have been “swiftly acted upon,” culminating in criminal charges filed against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Her legal team argues that such developments reflect a troubling disparity in attention and erode public trust in the nation’s justice system.
“This ongoing refusal to investigate Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petitions—many of which implicate key figures and address critical safety concerns—undermines public confidence in due process,” the legal team asserted.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently abroad on personal engagements, has confirmed through her lawyers that she will return for legal proceedings once an arrangement date is fixed. “She remains fully committed to due process,” said Queens Law Cradle.
The firm also commended public outcry over the charges, describing it as “encouraging.”
According to the statement, “Our client expresses deep gratitude as she continues to be positive that injustice against her shall not be sustained.”
The case has sparked renewed debate about political persecution, gendered targeting, and the independence of law enforcement institutions in Nigeria.
Observers will be watching closely to see whether the authorities address the senator’s unresolved complaints or continue to pursue charges against her without scrutiny.
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