Akpabio Heads to Court Over Senator Natasha’s Satirical Apology

 

The political tension in Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber just got more theatrical, Senate President Godswill Akpabio is dragging fellow senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to court over a sarcastic social media post that’s causing legal ripples.

The bone of contention? A satirical “apology” Natasha posted on April 27, where she mockingly said she was sorry “for the crime of maintaining dignity and self-respect,” accompanied by a video. While the post may have earned chuckles online, it has landed her in hot water legally. Akpabio claims the move flouted a standing court order that barred both senators from discussing their ongoing legal dispute in public.

Akpabio, through his legal team led by SAN Kehinde Ogunwumiju, wants the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel Akpoti-Uduaghan to delete the post across all her social media platforms. But that’s not all, he’s also demanding a public apology published in at least two national newspapers and a sworn affidavit proving she’s played by the rules.

The tension between both lawmakers dates back to a dramatic Senate clash over seating arrangements that spiraled into something far more serious. After accusing the Senate President of sexual harassment, Senator Natasha was suspended, and a legal storm has since followed.

As Nigerians watch the legal saga unfold, one thing is certain this political drama has all the ingredients of a blockbuster: power, courtroom battles, and the ever-watchful eye of social media.