The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges to February 4, 2026.
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The case, scheduled for hearing on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar, could not proceed because the judge was unavailable.
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The matter had earlier suffered delays. On October 21, the hearing was stalled due to a protest led by Omoyele Sowore over the detention of Nnamdi Kanu. Before that, on September 22, the court could not continue after the defence raised an objection.
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Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation. She was accused of sharing false and harmful information online, allegedly aimed at endangering lives and disturbing public order. Part of the allegations stem from comments she made in April, where she claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello plotted to have her killed.
During the last session, the prosecution was preparing to call its first witness when the defence counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN), objected. He argued that a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction had already been filed and that the defence had not been served with witness statements.
Justice Umar ruled that the prosecution must respond to the objection before the case can proceed. The court will now reconvene on February 4, 2026, to continue the matter.
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