Court Orders Senate to Halt Investigation of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
By Usman A Harande
In a dramatic turn of events, a Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an interim order, stopping the Senate Ethics Committee from investigating Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This decision effectively puts a pause on the committee’s planned disciplinary actions against the senator.
The court’s ruling comes after Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers filed an ex parte application, following a dispute with the Senate leadership over a seating arrangement. The senator had refused to occupy a new seat assigned to her, citing Order 10 of the Senate’s standing rules.
The Senate leadership had justified the reassignment, stating that it was necessary due to changes in party affiliations among senators. However, the court’s interim order will remain in effect until further judicial review.
This development is the latest in a series of events that have unfolded since the dispute began. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had been referred to the Ethics Committee for disciplinary action, but the court’s ruling has temporarily halted the process.
The case has sparked widespread interest, with many Nigerians following the developments closely. The court’s decision is seen as a significant victory for Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has maintained that she was unfairly targeted by the Senate leadership.
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