By Ayomide Otitoju
The Nigerian Senate says it has not been served the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment ordering the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whose six-month suspension was recently nullified by the court.
Justice Binta Nyako had, on Friday, ruled that the suspension of the Kogi Central senator was excessive and ordered her immediate reinstatement. However, Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, stated on Sunday that the upper legislative chamber has only acknowledged the court’s ruling in principle, pending formal service of the judgment.
“While the Senate acknowledges that a judgment was delivered on July 4, 2025, in the suit instituted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, it has not yet been served with the Certified True Copy of the judgment,” Adaramodu said in a statement.
He noted that legal representatives present during the proceedings confirmed that the complete judgment was not read in open court. “As such, we have formally requested the CTC to conduct a thorough review and determine an appropriate legal response,” he added.
The Senate, he said, would not act on any perceived relief until it receives and examines the official court document. “Since no party to the case has been officially served the enrolled order of the judgment, no enforcement action can be initiated.”
Adaramodu, who chairs the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to due process. “Pending receipt and examination of the CTC, and in line with the advice of counsel, the Senate shall refrain from taking steps that could compromise its legal standing,” he stated.
He urged the public to remain calm and patient as the Senate navigates the legal process. “We remain committed to the rule of law and will act strictly in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria once we have full clarity on the court’s pronouncements,” he concluded
