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A popular young blogger named Isah Aliyu Omota has been arrested by the police following reports from an influential politician in Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti, who is vying for the Kogi Central senatorial seat, on alleged defamation of Character.



The blogger who shared a referenced post on a kogi blog, "Ebira4real", was arrested shortly thereafter and has spent several days in the cell.

It is important to note that Barr. Natasha has been accused by Kogites of using police intimidation against social media activists and bloggers who share any negative statements about her.

Natasha contested for the Kogi gubernatorial seat in 2019 but lost to Governor Yahaya Bello.


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