The Federal High Court in Abuja today granted the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Udauaghan bail on self-recognition. She was arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime, and pleaded not guilty to all the charges read to her.
While applying for bail, Akpoti-Udauaghan’s legal team, led by Professor Roland Otaru (SAN), requested that she be granted bail on self-recognition being a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and a senior member of the bar, adding that there is no counter-affidavit from the prosecution, challenging the bail application.
However, Justice Mohammed Umar proceeded to grant the request of the defence counsel and granted the senator bail on self-recognition. The court adjourned until September 22, for the commencement of trial.
