Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dismissed claims that she received ₦500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling the allegations a complete lie. She said no such transaction ever happened and accused those spreading the rumors of trying to damage her reputation.
The senator urged Nigerians to ignore the false claims, stating that fake news threatens democracy. She also challenged those behind the rumors to provide proof and called for an investigation into the source of the misinformation.
Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her commitment to integrity, saying defamation has no place in politics. She expressed confidence that the truth would prevail.