In her suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the embattled senator from Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused the Nigerian Police of being biased.
In a letter to the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice dated May 19, 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan characterized the actions of the police as a “disturbing pattern of preferential treatment” in favor of Senator Akpabio.
No significant actions have been made to impartially look at Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petitions, according to the letter, which was signed by her attorney, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN).
According to the letter, “Our client filed multiple petitions against Senator Akpabio with the Nigeria Police.
“Although these petitions were submitted between March and April 2025 and were clearly stated, no significant action has been taken to conduct an unbiased investigation into them.”
The petitions in question consist of:
a report on March 25th that said Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s personal safety was in danger.
a petition filed on March 31 regarding her police protection detail’s illegal removal.
a petition filed on April 4, alleging that Yahaya Bello and Akpabio plotted her murder.
Police recognized all three petitions between March 26 and April 5, but West-Idahosa claims that no attempt has been made to speak with witnesses or move the investigations along.
He said, “It is obvious that this unwillingness to thoroughly and impartially investigate the petitions may be due to the high political office occupied by Senator Godswill Akpabio,” implying that the accused’s political positions may have an impact on their reluctance to act.
Additionally, the letter emphasized that Yahaya Bello, who is no longer the governor in office, should be investigated because he is not protected by constitutional immunity.
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However, the quick response to a counterpetition submitted by Akpabio on April 3 was criticized by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team.
She was charged with inciting, criminal defamation, and false claims by the Senate President.
Police quickly invited Akpoti-Uduaghan, who made a cautious speech and reiterated her pleas while providing witnesses and proof.
Her attorneys, however, assert that the court file pertaining to Akpabio’s lawsuit did not contain any of her petitions or supporting documentation.
West-Idahosa said, “Our client is concerned that investigations into her petitions have been repeatedly and unjustly stalled in what appears to be a discriminatory executive action.” The conduct was described as a violation of the 1999 Constitution.
