Cloned Audio, False Video: Natasha Breaks Silence, Sends Message to Nigerians

• The suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has dissociated herself from a viral audio recording and video circulating on social media
• In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 4, the senator described the content as “false” and revealed that the voice in the audio was cloned
• Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan urged members of the public to disregard the said video in its entirety

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Abuja, FCT - Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has strongly disassociated herself from a viral audio and video recording circulating on social media.

The audio purported to have featured a conversation with a journalist in which she allegedly claimed that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, blackmailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the federal government jails her.

Viral audio: Natasha alleges voice cloning

In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan described the purported audio and video as a deliberate act of misinformation targeted at damaging her reputation, inciting public distrust, and sowing discord within the leadership of the National Assembly.

She noted that the voice in the recording was not hers, but a cloned version generated to misrepresent her views and sow discord.

"My attention has been drawn to a video currently trending online purporting to feature me in a conversation with a journalist in which I allegedly claimed that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, blackmailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the Federal Government jails me," the statement read.

"I categorically and unequivocally dissociate myself from the said video and audio recording. At no time did i grant such an interview or engage in any conversation of that nature with any journalist or individual. The voice in the video is not mine and has clearly been cloned and manipulated with malicious intent.

Natasha alleges coordinated disinformation campaign

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan further denounced the audio and video as a “deliberate act of misinformation” aimed at damaging her reputation and inciting distrust within the National Assembly and federal government.

"This is a deliberate act of misinformation targeted at damaging my reputation, inciting public distrust, and sowing discord within the leadership of the National Assembly and the Federal Government. I find this act not only mischievous and criminal but also a dangerous use of technology to spread disinformation,' she said.

The senator reaffirmed her commitment to truth, justice, and democratic values, adding that she has instructed her legal team and security agencies to investigate the origin of the video and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

She also urged the public to remain vigilant against “coordinated campaigns of disinformation and digital impersonation” that could stoke political tension and mislead Nigerians.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a lawyer, Amadi Anyakweh Miracle Esq., waded into the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senator Akpabio.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan laid the accusation against Senate President Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District

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Natasha makes fresh allegation against Akpabio

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Senate President Godswill Akpabio faced another allegation from the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan.

Senator Natasha, in a recent interview, claimed her suspension followed her allegation against the Senate leadership.

According to Natasha, the claim that she created a scene during plenary over the sitting arrangement was merely a cover-up for the allegation she made.

Source: Legit.ng