The cybercrime trial of suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been stalled.

The case, filed by the Director of Public Prosecution, accuses her of spreading false and dangerous claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and ex-Kogi governor Yahaya Bello.

She was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge and granted bail, with trial expected to open today.

When proceedings began, defence lawyer Ehiogie West-Idahosa raised an objection, saying the court lacked jurisdiction and thajt the case abused the powers of the Attorney General. He also noted the defence had not been served witness statements.

Although the prosecution said it was ready with its first witness, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the objection must be decided first. The case has now been adjourned to October 20.

Akpoti-Uduaghan is accused of telling a crowd in Ihima, Kogi State, and later on television, that Akpabio directed Bello to have her killed in Kogi so it would appear like community violence.

The charge is brought under the Cybercrimes Act of 2024 and carries serious penalties.