Senator Natasha Nwebonyi has publicly denied any criminal charges against her, asserting that no case has been instituted by the federal government. The senator made the statement while addressing reporters in Abuja, seeking to quell recent speculation and media commentary about alleged investigations.
Nwebonyi said that she has cooperated with all lawful inquiries and that the record is clear: there is currently no charge against her in any court. She called on media organisations to verify facts before publishing allegations that she said were designed to tarnish her reputation and distract from her legislative work.
The senator urged security agencies and political actors to respect due process and warned against the use of insinuation as a political tool. Her legal team said they would consider legal action against outlets that continue to circulate what they described as unverified claims.
Political commentators observed that the clarification is intended to draw a line under the controversy and allow the senator to continue her parliamentary duties, while also signalling that she is prepared to litigate against defamatory reporting if necessary.
