The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has acknowledged the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on July 4, 2025, in the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. However, the Senate clarified that it has not yet been served with the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment to fully assess its implications.
According to a statement released on Friday, legal representatives of the Senate who attended the court session confirmed that the full judgment was not read aloud in court. As a result, the Senate has formally requested the CTC to allow for a comprehensive review and a legally sound response—particularly to determine whether the court explicitly nullified the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The Senate emphasized that since no party to the suit has been officially served with the enrolled court order, no action or enforcement can be undertaken based on any perceived judgment or relief.
“In the interim, and on the advice of our legal team, the Senate will not take any action that could compromise its legal standing or violate constitutional due process,” the statement read.
Reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law, the Senate assured the Nigerian public that it will respond in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria once the court’s pronouncements are fully clarified through the official documents.
The Senate urged citizens to remain calm and patient while legal procedures run their course.
