Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja has scheduled June 27, 2025 to deliver judgment in Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's case challenging her suspension from the Senate. The Kogi Central lawmaker is contesting her suspension which she claims was influenced by bias and unfair treatment.
The case, originally before Justice Obiorah Egwuatu before being reassigned, saw all parties file their final documents during Monday's hearing. Akpoti-Uduaghan's legal team led by Jibrin Okutekpa confirmed compliance with court directives, while Senate lawyers Paul Daudu and Ekwo Ejembi accused the senator of contempt for allegedly publishing a satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on social media and newspapers.
Defendants in the suit include the National Assembly, Senate, Senate President Akpabio, and Senator Neda Imasuen of the Ethics Committee. The senator's counsel Michael Numan countered the contempt allegations, insisting the disputed statements weren't connected to his client.
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