The Nigerian Senate has said that it acknowledged Sunday’s court judgment on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan but stated it has not yet received the Certified True Copy of the judgement, reports Business TodayNG
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who stated this through a statement in issued in Abuja on Sunday, 6 July, 2025, added that the CTC is essential for a thorough review and to determine the next steps.
According to Adaramodu, until the CTC is received, the Senate will not take any action that could prejudice its legal position concerning Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension.
“The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria acknowledges that judgment was delivered on July 4th by the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the suit instituted by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. However, the Senate has 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 judgment, 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 step that may prejudice its legal position.” Adaramodu said in the statement
The Senate image maker, who expressed the Senate’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, added that it would act strictly under the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria upon full clarification of the court’s pronouncements.
The lawmaker urged the public to remain patient, just as he also assured of Senate’s fidelity to due process, as it awaits CTC of the court’s ruling to determine the next course of action.
