The Senate Sunday declared that is yet to get Certified True Copy of judgement delivered on Friday by Justice Binta Nyako of Federal High Court Abuja, purportedly ordering for recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti – Uduaghan (Kogi Central), from six months suspension slamned on her on March 6, 2025.
Justice Nyako had in her ruling on Friday declared that though the Senate has the right to discipline any of its erring members but six months slammed on Senator Uduaghan was excessive and contradicts provisions of 1999 constitution on the need for constituents across the 109 Senatorial Districts to have Senators representing them in the Senate.
The judge in the light of the provision, urged the Senate to recall Senator Uduaghan from suspension which is exactly four months now.
Senator Uduaghan on the strenght of the judgement, addressed her supporters on Saturday in Abuja and informed them that she will resume in Senate on Tuesday July 6, 2025.
But the Senate through a statement signed by its Chairman on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu ( Ekiti South), said no directive has been given to Senator Natasha to resume since, certified true copy of the Judgement is yet to be received by it.
The statement reads, “The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria acknowledges that judgment was delivered on 4th July 2025 by the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the suit instituted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
“However, the Senate is yet to be served with the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the said judgment. Our legal representatives, who were in attendance at the proceedings, have confirmed that the complete judgment was not read in open court.
“Consequently, we have formally applied for the CTC to enable a thorough review and informed determination of the appropriate legal response, particularly in view of the uncertainty surrounding whether the court made any direct order nullifying the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
“Since no party to the case has been officially served the enrolled order of the judgement, none can enforce any perceived order or relief.
“Pending receipt and examination of the CTC, and acting on the advice of counsel, the Senate shall refrain from taking any steps that may prejudice its legal position.
“The Senate remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will act strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria upon full clarification of the court’s pronouncements.
“We urge the public to remain patient and assured of the Senate’s fidelity to due process”.