Natasha Akpoti Denies Breaking Court Order Over Satire Apology to Akpabio
Suspended senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she did not violate any court order with her recent Facebook video about Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She said the video was satire, not a comment on the ongoing court case.
On April 27, Akpoti-Uduaghan posted a short video titled “Satirical Apology Letter.” In the video, she sarcastically apologized for not allowing Akpabio to have his way with her and for choosing dignity over submission. The video quickly went viral.
Akpabio Files New Suit
Senate President Godswill Akpabio was not amused. Through his lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), he filed a fresh application at the Abuja Federal High Court. He asked the court to:
Order Akpoti-Uduaghan to delete the video
Remove the content from all her social media platforms
Akpabio’s legal team said the video violated a court order that bars both parties from discussing the case publicly.
Natasha: My Post Was Not About the Court Case
In her response filed on May 9, Akpoti-Uduaghan strongly denied the claims. She said the video did not mention the case or violate the order.
The video was a political satire on sexism in government. It did not refer to the court case or mention Akpabio’s name directly, she wrote.
She also said the post is protected under Section 39(1) of Nigeria’s Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech.
She Accuses Akpabio’s Camp of Double Standards
Akpoti-Uduaghan pointed out that on May 4, Akpabio’s other lawyer, Monday Ubani (SAN), made his own Facebook post about the same case.
She accused Akpabio’s legal team of trying to silence her while making public comments themselves.
This motion is meant to intimidate and silence me. I have the right to free speech and a fair hearing, she said.
What Happens Next?
The court will decide whether the Facebook video broke the rules or whether it was simply protected satire. The outcome could affect how politicians use social media during legal disputes.
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