The Nigerian Senate is awaiting the certified true copy (CTC) of a recent court judgment that nullified the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central.
Despite the ruling on July 4, 2025, which ordered her reinstatement, the Senate has stated it will not take action until it officially receives and reviews the complete judgment.
Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, confirmed that an official request has been submitted for the CTC, and no enforcement can occur until all parties are formally served.
Meanwhile, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed her intention to return to her legislative duties this coming Tuesday, thanking her supporters.
The court had found her in contempt for a satirical Facebook post concerning Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which violated a previous court order, and consequently imposed a ₦5 million fine.
Her initial suspension in March stemmed from a disagreement over seating arrangements and subsequent allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Akpabio.
Justice Binta Nyako, in her ruling, emphasized that the extended suspension was procedurally incorrect and infringed upon the constitutional right of the Kogi Central people to representation.
