Senate yet to be served Natasha Akpoti-Udughan’s judgment- Spokesman

The 10th has disclosed that it has not been with the Certified True Copy of the judgment on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udughan’s judgment delivered at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The Spokesman of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu in a statement made available to Senate correspondents on Sunday acknowledged the Court judgment delivered on 4th July, 2025, but said, its Certified True Copy, if served, would enable the Legal Unit study it with a view to implementing it.
The statement read: “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.”

The statement maintained that the 10th would not take step that will prejudice the legal position of the judgment until clearance was made, even as the Red chamber was ready to obey the rule of law.

“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”, he concluded.