Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s media aide, Jackson Udom, refuted Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims that his N200 billion defamation suit was new. Udom clarified the lawsuit was filed over three months ago, countering Akpoti-Uduaghan’s social media assertions from December 5, 2025.
The delay in proceedings was attributed to administrative processes and Akpoti-Uduaghan’s alleged evasion of service, leading to a substituted service order in November. Akpabio maintains that legal disputes should be addressed in court with evidence.