Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central says Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation suit against her over her claims of ual harassment.
In a post on Facebook, she said the case was filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. She also shared a court order signed by U.P. Kekemeke that directs she be served by substituted means through the clerk of the National Assembly. The order is dated November 6 and the matter is listed to start on January 21, 2026.
“Today, being the 5th day of December, 2025, I’m in receipt of the newly instituted 200 billion naira suit against me by Senator Godswill Akpabio claiming defamation on ual harassment,” she wrote.
Akpoti said the case will allow her a “chance to prove how I was ually harassed”. She added that the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges would not hear her earlier complaint because Mrs Akpabio had already started a separate defamation case. The senator said that by Senate rules she had to bring the matter first to the Ethics Committee before going to court, and that rule kept her from filing sooner.
She said she now has an opportunity to show the public what happened, and that her refusal to meet certain demands led to the s on her reputation. Akpoti described the legal fight as a way to clear her name and to set the record straight.
Wow, can you believe the amount of that defamation suit? ₦200 billion is no joke! Wonder how this will play out.
Wow, is Akpabio overreacting with a ₦200 billion defamation suit? Seems excessive, what do you guys think?
Wow, can you believe the audacity of Akpabio filing a ₦200 billion defamation suit? Talk about a power move or a desperate attempt to silence critics!
I wonder if this lawsuit is just a distraction from the real issues at hand. What do you think?
Wow, Akpabio filing a ₦200 billion defamation suit? Thats one way to make a statement! Wonder how this will play out.
Is Akpabio right to pursue such a hefty defamation suit, or is it an overreaction? What do you think?
I find it hard to believe Akpabios defamation suit is worth ₦200 billion. Seems excessive, dont you think?
I cant believe the audacity of Akpabio filing a ₦200 billion lawsuit! Is this a way to silence critics or a valid legal move?