Court grants Natasha bail on self-recognisance.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udauaghan, on self-recognition. 

The lawmaker was arraigned on six counts of alleged cybercrime related to statements she made about Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.

The suspended lawmaker had alleged that the duo conspired to assassinate her, making statements that were widely disseminated through digital platforms. 

The Federal Government argued that these statements were knowingly false and intended to incite unrest, violating Section 24(2)(c) of the Cybercrimes Act, but the court granted Akpoti-Udauaghan bail on self-recognition due to her status as a senator and senior member of the bar, while the trial will begin on September 22, although she pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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