After the N100 billion lawsuit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Godswill Akpabio has taken decisive action by issuing a memo from the Office of the Senate President, dated February 26, 2025, to impose strict controls on media interactions by his staff.
The statement which was signed by Chinedu Francis Akubuze, the Chief of Staff to the Senate President, the directive targets the Deputy Chief of Staff, Special Advisers, Senior Legislative Aides, and all other staff members within the office.
The memo explicitly prohibits any staff member from issuing press releases, statements, addresses, interviews, or other forms of publication in both print and electronic media without prior approval from the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in consultation with the Chief of Staff.
This response appears to be a direct reaction to the public backlash and legal challenges stemming from the allegations, which have drawn significant attention to Akpabio’s office and its handling of media relations.
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This move comes in the wake of recent controversies, including the high-profile sexual harassment and defamation allegations that prompted the lawsuit.
Staff members have been urged to comply strictly with the new policy, with the memo emphasizing the importance of centralized oversight to protect the office’s image.
While the directive does not explicitly mention the lawsuit filed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, its timing and focus on controlling media narratives suggest a connection to the ongoing N100 billion lawsuit.
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