Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the legality of the six-month suspension imposed on Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged misconduct.
The suit, filed by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, was dismissed by the judge on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi (legal standing) to bring the matter before the court.
Marked FHC/ABJ/CS/654/2025, the suit contested the validity of the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for various reasons.
Among other things, the plaintiffs asked the court to void the suspension on the grounds that their Senatorial District would be shortchanged and called for her immediate recall.
The court’s ruling, delivered on Friday, October 3, 2025, upheld the Senate’s decision, finding the suit lacked merit.
The legal action stemmed from Natasha’s suspension, which sparked controversy and debate.
The plaintiff had sought to overturn the suspension, arguing it was unlawful, but the court ruled in favor of Akpabio and the Senate, affirming their authority in the matter.
This decision brings closure to the dispute, reinforcing the Senate’s internal disciplinary processes. Further details on the court’s reasoning were not disclosed in the statement.
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