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Senator Natasha’s Suspension: The Court Hasn’t Served Us CTC Of The Said Judgment — Senate
The Nigerian Senate has acknowledged the recent Federal High Court judgment involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan but says it will not act until it receives the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the ruling.
Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, made this known in a statement on Sunday. He emphasized that the CTC is necessary for a proper review and to determine the Senate’s next legal steps.
“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 is yet to be served with the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the said judgment,” he stated.
Adaramodu added that the Senate’s legal team, who attended the court session, confirmed the full judgment was not read in open court. He noted that the Senate has formally applied for the CTC to assess whether the court issued any direct order nullifying Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension.
“Since no party to the case has been officially served the enrolled order of the judgment, none can enforce any perceived order or relief,” he said.
Until the CTC is received and examined, the Senate will refrain from taking actions that could compromise its legal standing.
Adaramodu reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to the rule of law and constitutional process. He urged the public to remain patient, assuring that the Senate will respond appropriately once it has full clarity on the court’s decision.