FG withdraws criminal charge against Natasha Akpoti

The federal government has withdrawn the criminal charge against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central.

The notice of discontinuance was filed in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025 between the federal government and Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The document, dated December 12, 2025, was brought pursuant to sections 108(1), 108(2)(a) and 108(5) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.

“The Office of the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation intends to discontinue proceeding in this matter,” the notice reads.

The notice was signed by M.B. Abubakar, director of public prosecutions of the federation, and Aderonke Imana, the assistant chief state counsel.

The filing was made on behalf of Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice.