Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has strongly denied allegations that she received a whopping ₦500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Vanguard reported.
In a statement on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan described the claims as outright lies, insisting that they were fabricated to mislead the public and tarnish her reputation.
Setting the record straight, Akpoti-Uduaghan categorically dismissed the reports, stating:
“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 fake news and politically motivated misinformation, warning that such tactics are dangerous to Nigeria’s democracy.
Akpoti-Uduaghan did not stop at just denying the claims. She challenged those spreading the falsehood to present credible evidence backing their accusations.
“Falsehoods like this are unacceptable. My focus remains on serving my constituents with transparency and dedication, not engaging in baseless distractions,” she said.
The senator further called on security agencies to investigate and expose those responsible for spreading the fake news. She reaffirmed her commitment to truth and justice, emphasizing that character assassination should not be tolerated in any society.
“I am confident that the truth will always prevail,” she declared.