The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Nigerian Senate acted within its constitutional powers.
On February 9, 2024, the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal delivered a judgment affirming the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate. The court ruled that the Senate's action was within its constitutional powers, thereby upholding the earlier decision.
In response, the Senate stated that the judgment reinforces parliamentary autonomy. This ruling comes after the Senate suspended the senator, a move that had been challenged in court.
The decision underscores the boundaries of legislative privileges in Nigeria's democracy, ensuring that internal parliamentary matters are handled according to constitutional provisions.
