The legal team representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has raised concerns over what it describes as a troubling display of selective justice by Nigerian law enforcement authorities. On Wednesday, the lawyers criticized the Federal Government’s recent decision to file criminal charges against the senator, while several serious petitions she submitted earlier this year have allegedly gone unnoticed.
According to her counsel, Uju Nwoduwu, the senator filed 12 petitions between March and May 2025, detailing multiple threats and criminal allegations. These include accusations of cyberstalking, defamation, death threats, and even an attempted assassination. Despite the severity of these claims, her legal team says there has been no response from the Nigeria Police Force or any related security body.
“There is a legitimate public expectation that law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies uphold the principles of fairness, due process, and equal justice—regardless of who is involved,” the legal statement read.
The lawyers also pointed out the timing and manner in which the charges against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan were brought forward. They say it raises questions about whether political motivations are at play. In particular, they noted that individuals named in her petitions, such as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, appear to have had their counter-allegations processed more swiftly and seriously.
The statement added that the imbalance in how these matters have been handled sends a dangerous message to the public. According to the legal team, the senator’s unanswered complaints cast doubt on whether all citizens are truly equal under the law, especially when powerful individuals are involved.
They further noted that these developments could discourage other victims of serious crimes from coming forward, particularly when political interests may override justice.
The team is now calling on the relevant authorities, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Ministry of Justice, to take immediate and impartial action on the pending petitions. They argue that ignoring such complaints not only threatens justice but also undermines the public’s confidence in the legal system.
