ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dismissed allegations that she received N500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
She described the claim as a baseless attempt to mislead the public and tarnish her reputation.
In a statement made available, the Kogi Central senator firmly denied ever receiving such a sum, emphasizing that no such transaction had ever occurred.
“Let me be clear: I have never received N500 million or any amount from Senator Akpabio. At no time did I make any statement suggesting such. This is nothing but a deliberate falsehood aimed at causing unnecessary controversy,” Akpoti-Uduaghan stated.
Expressing concern over the spread of misinformation, she warned that politically motivated falsehoods pose a serious threat to democracy.
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According to Vanguard, she urged the public to be cautious about believing and spreading unverified claims.
“It is unfortunate that certain individuals are willing to fabricate such blatant lies. I urge Nigerians to verify information before believing or sharing it,” she added.
The senator also challenged those behind the allegation to provide credible evidence, reaffirming her commitment to integrity and transparency in public service.
“Falsehoods like this are unacceptable. My focus remains on serving my constituents with transparency and dedication, not engaging in baseless distractions,” she stated.
Calling for action against those spreading the rumors, Akpoti-Uduaghan urged security agencies to investigate the source of the misinformation and hold the culprits accountable.
“Defamation and character assassination should have no place in our society. I am confident that the truth will always prevail,” she declared.
She reassured her supporters that she remains committed to her duties and will not be swayed by attempts to derail her focus.