Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has firmly denied allegations that she received ₦500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Kogi Central senator dismissed the claims as false, saying they were created to mislead the public and damage her reputation.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan made it clear that no such transaction ever took place. She said, “Let me be clear: I have never received ₦500 million or any amount from Senator Akpabio. At no time did I make any statement suggesting such. This is nothing but a deliberate falsehood aimed at causing unnecessary controversy.”
She expressed concern over the rising spread of misinformation, urging the public to ignore the false reports. According to her, the spread of fake news for political or personal gain is dangerous to democracy. She called on Nigerians to verify information before believing or sharing it.
The senator also challenged those behind the rumor to present any proof to support their claims. She stated that she has always upheld integrity and accountability in her public service. She stressed that her main focus is serving her constituents, not getting involved in baseless distractions.
“Falsehoods like this are unacceptable. My focus remains on serving my constituents with transparency and dedication, not engaging in baseless distractions,” she said.
Furthermore, Akpoti-Uduaghan urged security agencies to investigate the source of the misinformation and take action against those spreading lies. She reaffirmed her commitment to truth and justice, saying that defamation and character assassination should have no place in society.
She concluded by expressing confidence that the truth would always prevail, stating, “Defamation and character assassination should have no place in our society. I am confident that the truth will always prevail.”
