Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has strongly refuted claims that she received ₦500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling the rumors outright lies meant to tarnish her reputation.
Setting the record straight in a statement on Wednesday, Natasha dismissed the allegations as a desperate attempt to mislead the public.
“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 asserted.
The senator expressed concern over the increasing spread of politically motivated fake news, urging Nigerians to verify information before believing or sharing it.
“It is unfortunate that certain individuals are willing to fabricate such blatant lies. I challenge those behind this falsehood to produce any credible evidence,” she added.
Natasha further called on security agencies to investigate the source of the misinformation and take necessary action against those responsible.
“My focus remains on serving my constituents with transparency and dedication, not engaging in baseless distractions. Defamation and character assassination should have no place in our society,” she declared.
With the growing trend of misinformation in Nigerian politics, her response serves as a stern warning against peddling unverified claims for political advantage.
