Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday for her second arraignment over alleged defamation.
The charges, filed by the federal government, involve comments made by the senator which allegedly defamed Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.
Senator Natasha was accompanied to court by her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, prominent activist Aisha Yesufu, and a group of her supporters.
Justice Mohammed Umar is presiding over the case. This marks her second arraignment, following an earlier appearance on June 19, 2025, at an FCT High Court for similar allegations.
At the last court sitting, the judge declined the federal government’s request to issue a bench warrant for her arrest after she missed the scheduled court date.
The case continues as legal teams prepare to argue the charges, which have sparked attention due to the political weight of the figures involved.