The Senate has stated that it is yet to be served with the certified true copy (CTC) of the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central.
On Friday, July 4, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was excessive and ordered her reinstatement.
However, in a statement on Sunday, Senate spokesperson and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, said that while the Senate acknowledges the court’s verdict, it has not been officially served with the CTC and therefore cannot act on the judgment.
“Since no party to the case has been officially served the enrolled order of the judgment, none can enforce any perceived order or relief,” Adaramodu stated.
He further explained: “The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria acknowledges that a judgment was delivered on July 4, 2025, by the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. However, the Senate has not yet received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment.
“Our legal representatives, who were present in court, have also confirmed that the full judgment was not read in open court. As a result, we have formally applied for the CTC to enable a comprehensive review and to determine an appropriate legal response, especially given the uncertainty regarding whether the court issued any direct order nullifying the suspension.”
Adaramodu added that the Senate would act based on legal counsel and the content of the full judgment once obtained.
“Pending receipt and examination of the CTC—and acting strictly on legal advice—the Senate will refrain from taking any steps that may prejudice its legal standing,” he said.
“The Senate remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will act in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria once there is full clarity on the court’s pronouncements. We urge the public to remain patient and assured of the Senate’s commitment to due process.”
