The Nigerian Senate has said that though it has acknowledged court judgment on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, it will not take action on it until it get the Certified True Copy of the judgment reports thegazellenews.com.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who stated this through a statement 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,” the statement said.
The lawmaker urged the public to remain patient, just as he also assured of Senate’s commitment to due process, as it awaits CTC of the court’s ruling to determine the next course of action.
