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My attention has been drawn to a mischievous, unfounded, and fabricated publication currently circulating on social media, particularly from Sahara Reporters, falsely claiming that the Federal Government of Nigeria has sued the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Distinguished Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, over alleged vile language against Senator Natasha.
Ordinarily, this baseless and malicious report would not deserve a dignified response.
However, in order to set the record straight and prevent unsuspecting members of the public from being misled by the antics of political jobbers and mischief makers, the following clarifications are necessary:
- The Federal Government had earlier instituted a criminal defamation suit against Senator Natasha, a matter which is still pending before a competent court of law.
- It is legally illogical and procedurally impossible for the same Federal Government to institute another case against Senator Nwebonyi on the same issue.
- Senator Nwebonyi does not have any pending case with the Federal Government of Nigeria.
- The said publication is the handiwork of political traducers, Natasha’s media trial, and other malicious actors desperate to tarnish the impeccable image and hard-earned reputation of Senator Nwebonyi.
The general public is therefore strongly advised to disregard this outright falsehood, which is nothing more than a smear campaign from the pit of hell — crafted to misinform, mislead, and create unnecessary political tension.
Senator Nwebonyi remains focused on his legislative responsibilities and unwavering in his commitment to the service of his constituents and Nigeria at large.
Romanus Uzor Ozioko
Special Assistant to the Senate Deputy Chief Whip
(Media and Publicity)
October 18, 2025.
