Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been granted ₦150 million bail by an FCT High Court.
She must also present a reputable FCT indigene with verifiable property as surety.
Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has granted bail to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, setting the sum at ₦150 million. The decision was delivered during a court sitting in Abuja, where the judge outlined strict conditions for her temporary release from custody.
According to the court ruling, the senator is to provide bail in the total sum of ₦150 million, which comprises three separate bonds of ₦50 million each. In addition to the monetary requirement, Senator Natasha is also expected to produce one surety who must meet specific criteria as stipulated by the court.
The surety, the judge declared, must be a reputable indigene of the Federal Capital Territory. Furthermore, the individual must own a landed property located within the jurisdiction of the FCT High Court. This requirement, the court noted, is necessary to ensure the availability and accountability of the surety throughout the duration of the trial.
The judge emphasized that the surety’s property must be verified and valued by the relevant authorities, and proper documentation must be submitted to the court registrar before the bail process can be completed. The documents will serve as a legal guarantee that the accused will return to court to face trial as scheduled.
While details of the charges against Senator Natasha were not disclosed during the bail hearing, sources close to the case suggest that it may be connected to allegations requiring legal clarification in a full trial.
The court has adjourned the matter to September 23, 2025, for further proceedings. Until then, Senator Natasha is expected to comply fully with the conditions attached to her bail.
This development comes amid heightened public interest in the legal proceedings involving the senator, a prominent political figure known for her active role in advocacy and representation. Her supporters gathered outside the court premises during the hearing, expressing optimism about the outcome of the case.
Legal experts have noted that the strict bail conditions reflect the court’s intention to strike a balance between upholding the rights of the accused and maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.
As the case resumes later in September, observers and stakeholders alike will be watching closely to see how the trial unfolds and whether the bail conditions will influence the pace or outcome of the legal process.
