The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disowned a viral video circulating on social media which falsely portrays her promoting a fraudulent investment scheme.
The lawmaker raised the alarm on Sunday, warning Nigerians against falling victim to the scam and describing the video as manipulated content designed by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently serving in the Nigerian Senate, made the clarification in a statement shared on her official social media handle.
According to her, the video was doctored from a previous interview she granted to television journalist Seun Okinbaloye, noting that criminals altered the footage to promote a fake investment platform.
The senator explained that although the clip appears to feature her voice and image, it is entirely fabricated and should not be trusted.
“It has come to my attention that unscrupulous individuals have doctored and manipulated my interview with Seun Okinbaloye to promote a fraudulent investment scheme,” she said.
“Although the video looks like me and even sounds like me, it is not real. It is fabricated and misleading content created to scam unsuspecting members of the public.”
The Kogi Central lawmaker urged Nigerians to ignore the viral clip and refrain from engaging with any investment opportunity linked to the manipulated content.
“I urge the public to disregard the fake investment video and avoid engaging with or investing in any scheme linked to the manipulated content,” the senator stated.
Akpoti-Uduaghan also appealed to members of the public to report any page or platform hosting the video so that it can be taken down to prevent further victims.
She further called on relevant authorities and social media platforms to take swift action against those behind the fraudulent content.
“Please stay vigilant, stay safe, and be guarded against online scams,” she added.
The warning comes amid a growing wave of cyber fraud and identity manipulation involving public figures in Nigeria, where criminals increasingly exploit edited videos and artificial intelligence tools to lend credibility to fraudulent schemes.
Security and digital safety experts have repeatedly advised Nigerians to verify investment opportunities through official channels and remain cautious of online promotions promising quick or unrealistic financial returns.