A prominent socio-political group, the Action Collective, has come to the defense of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following recent online comments by Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, which the group described as baseless and unfair.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Teddy Onyejuwe, the group firmly denied claims suggesting that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had ever accused Omokri of blackmail or misconduct.

According to Onyejuwe, “There is no record—formal or informal—of any statement, interview, or petition by the senator implicating Mr. Omokri in any wrongdoing.”

The Action Collective expressed concern over what it described as an escalating trend of online attacks aimed at discrediting female public figures, particularly those who hold independent political views.

“This is not just about Senator Natasha,” the group noted. “It speaks to a broader issue of how women in leadership are often subjected to misinformation and personal attacks.”

The group also raised alarm over alleged coordinated attempts to suppress the senator’s voice on social media, claiming her Facebook account had been subjected to mass reporting, leading to the temporary removal of posts. It said the matter was eventually resolved after the intervention of a media consultant who reached out to the platform.

In response to claims circulating online that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan received financial transfers from a high-ranking official in the National Assembly, the Action Collective strongly refuted the allegations, labeling them as unverified and misleading.

 “We urge the public and media professionals to be cautious and discerning in the face of unverified narratives that threaten to tarnish reputations without evidence,” the statement said.

The group called on all stakeholders, including civil society organizations and government bodies, to safeguard the integrity of public discourse and protect individuals—especially women in leadership—from unfounded personal attacks.

“We stand in solidarity with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and call on all well-meaning Nigerians to promote a culture of truth, respect, and accountability,” the Action Collective concluded.