Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district has called on Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police to outrightly dismissed the petition submitted by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio accusing senator Natasha of defamation and incitement.
she however implored the IGP to probe Senator Akpabio on the weighty issue of threat to her life.
In a statement released by Senator Natasha counsel, Victor Giwa, Senator Natasha alleged Senator Godswill Akpabio of attempting to circumvent investigation into his involvement in an attempt to harm her using a baseless accusation of public incitement.
“We remain counsel for Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, hereafter known as our client. Our attention has been drawn to the news-making round that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a petition against our client, distinguished Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, alleging Incitement of the public against his person.
“It is our client’s position that the Senate President should submit himself for a full investigation to security agents before any allegation of incitement against him.
“The Senate President is a “principal suspect’ in the case of a threat to the life of the distinguished Senator Natasha, whose securities have been withdrawn illegally at the instruction of the Senate president.”
“We, therefore, call on the Senate President to submit himself to full investigation rather than divert the attention of the security agents through a bubble petition.
“It is only when the investigation has been concluded, and the allegation has been shown to be false, that the issue of incitement and false allegation against Senator Natasha can be entertained.
“We therefore call on the Inspector General of Police to discontinue the Senate president’s Petition as being diversionary and prejudicing of investigation,” it added.
