The Nigerian Senate has said it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court ruling that nullified the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central.
The Senate’s response follows a ruling delivered on Friday, July 4, by Justice Binta Nyako, who described the six-month suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan as excessive and ordered her reinstatement.
However, in a statement released on Sunday by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Senate’s spokesperson and Chairman of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs, the upper chamber said it acknowledged the ruling but could not act until it had been officially served with the court’s CTC.
“Since no party to the case has been officially served the enrolled order of the judgment, none can enforce any perceived order or relief,” Adaramodu stated.
He further clarified that although the Senate’s legal representatives were present at the court sitting, the full judgment was not delivered in open court.
“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,” he said.
Adaramodu emphasized that the Senate would avoid taking any actions that could legally compromise its position until the CTC had been received and reviewed.
“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.”
