To deliver judgment Natasha’s: The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled June 27, 2025, to deliver its judgment in the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, challenging her suspension by the Senate.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is disputing the Senate’s decision to suspend her for six months due to allegations of misconduct and violation of Senate rules. She was suspended on March 8 following claims that she disrupted Senate proceedings and made accusations of sexual harassment against the Senate President on live television. However, she argues that her suspension breaches a prior court order issued by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, which prohibited any action against her until legal proceedings were concluded.
The case was heard on Tuesday, May 13, by Justice Binta Nyako, who also addressed two contempt charges—one filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against Akpoti-Uduaghan, and another by Akpoti-Uduaghan against Akpabio and the Senate.
During the hearing, Natasha’s lawyer, Michael Numa (SAN), presented his written submissions and urged the court to reject all preliminary objections to the suit. He requested the court to grant the reliefs sought by the plaintiff without restrictions and dismiss any contempt applications against her.
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Numa argued that the court’s order restricting media interviews did not apply to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s public statements regarding sexual harassment claims. He also accused the Senate and its leadership of contempt of court for proceeding with her suspension despite the existing order.
Representing the Clerk of the National Assembly, Charles Yoila raised a motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction, requesting the case be dismissed.
Senate lawyers, Chikasolu Ojukwu (SAN) and J. Daudu (SAN), supported the preliminary objections, insisting that Akpoti-Uduaghan had violated the court’s media engagement order.
Counsel to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), urged the court to uphold his preliminary objection, claiming the matter had become academic. He also requested the court dismiss the suit and strike out Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “satirical apology” posted online.
The Senate Committee chair’s legal team aligned with the defendants, calling for the suit to be dismissed.
Justice Binta Nyako, after hearing all arguments, stated she would first address the contempt issues before delivering judgment. She added that if the defendants’ preliminary objection succeeded, the case would be dismissed at that stage.
The case was then adjourned until June 27, 2025, for judgment.
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