The Federal Government has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District.
The withdrawal was effected through a notice of discontinuance filed in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, between the Federal Government and Akpoti-Uduaghan, currently before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The notice, dated December 12, 2025, was brought pursuant to Sections 108(1), 108(2)(a), and 108(5) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015.
According to the document, the Office of the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation formally indicated its intention to discontinue the prosecution.
“The Office of the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation intends to discontinue proceeding in this matter,” the notice stated.
The development comes amid heightened public and political discourse surrounding the senator and leadership within the National Assembly. In a related development, a Catholic priest recently delivered a sermon that touched on the ongoing tensions involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
During the sermon, the cleric reportedly emphasised reconciliation, restraint, and forgiveness in public life, referencing political disagreements without directly apportioning blame. He subsequently declared that he had forgiven all parties involved in the controversy, including Senate President Akpabio and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The sermon, which has since drawn attention on social and political platforms, added a moral and conciliatory dimension to the unfolding events, coming shortly before news of the federal government’s decision to discontinue the case became public.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Akpoti-Uduaghan nor the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has issued a detailed public statement explaining the reasons behind the withdrawal of the charge.
