Kogiflame
Journalist and media activist Maazi Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force allegedly on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Obinna, who was visibly ill, was picked up at exactly 3 am on Thursday by the Imo Police Command following a directive from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), that he should be brought to Abuja.
This arrest comes after Obinna on Adeola Fayehun’s YouTube channel exposed Sandra Duru, also known as “Prof Mgbeke,” for allegedly being paid ₦2.5 million to produce defamatory content against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
According to reports, Obinna made the allegations during an interview on Adeola Fayehun’s YouTube programme, claiming that Akpabio was the political and financial sponsor behind Duru’s actions.
Obinna also clarified his previous involvement with Duru, explaining that he was initially hired for a media production assignment.
He received money for producing videos but grew concerned after noticing inconsistencies in Duru’s public statements.
He emphasised that after hearing certain controversial remarks made during a livestream, he decided to publicly withdraw and share the truth.
Obinna strongly asserted that the allegations and claims made by Duru were part of a broader agenda that lacked factual basis, adding that all the latter’s claims against Natasha were “fabricated lies” and “false”.
The controversy surrounds Akpabio’s alleged involvement in a smear campaign against Natasha, who had previously accused the Senate President of sexual harassment.
