The senator representing the Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been vindicated after a long legal battle with the Federal government of Nigeria, as Abuja high court stroke out criminal charges leveled against her.
Documents obtained from the court on Thursday, shows that the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation had filed a “Notice of Discontinuance” mandating the court to officially strike out the controversial case involving the federal government and the Kogi Central lawmaker.
The case which sparked massive public debate and intensed scrutiny, bothers on alleged defamation in a televised live interview granted by Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. The case generated a heated public debate around the sustainability of the freedom of expression, political accountability and the limits of prosecutorial powers in a democratic republic as Nigeria.
The “Notice of Discontinuance” document made available by the court partly reads, “On behalf of the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation, we have filed a notice of discontinuance in line with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act. This decision is taken in the overall interest of justice and public confidence in the legal system”.
Senator Natasha reacting to the outcome of the court session, described it as a “vindication of her position”
“Today’s outcome affirms my belief in the rule of law. I remain committed to serving my constituents and defending the democratic rights of all Nigerians,” she said, while thanking her legal team and supporters for their steadfast backing throughout the proceedings
