Lawyers representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) have filed a formal complaint alleging judicial bias after multiple petitions against her political rivals reportedly went unaddressed. The legal team, led by Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), claims the Federal High Court has shown “selective urgency” in handling cases involving the senator while ignoring her corruption allegations against high-profile figures.
The petition specifically references three unresolved motions filed since March 2024, including one seeking investigation into Kogi State’s infrastructure contracts under former Governor Yahaya Bello. This comes as Akpoti faces her own legal battles, including a defamation suit filed by the Federal Government.
Key Allegations
✔ Unaddressed Petitions:
- Kogi contract fraud allegations (filed March 5)
- Election irregularities complaint (April 12)
- Judicial interference motion (May 18)
✔ Contrasting Treatment:
- Senator’s defamation case given expedited hearing
- Her petitions remain unassigned to judges
Why This Matters
► Raises concerns about equality before the law
► Could undermine public trust in judiciary
► Highlights political tensions in Kogi politics
Evidence Cited
- Certified true copies of filed but unassigned petitions
- Timeline showing immediate action on cases against her
- Video evidence of alleged contract violations
Next Legal Steps
- Motion for judicial review filed at Court of Appeal
- Petition to National Judicial Council (NJC)
- International human rights organizations alerted
