The Senate has acknowledged the recent court ruling involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan but maintains that no action will be taken until it officially receives the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed that the Senate is aware of the Federal High Court’s decision delivered on 4 July in Abuja.
However, he clarified that the upper legislative chamber cannot proceed without the certified copy of the judgment.
“Although the ruling has been delivered, our legal team, who attended the proceedings, confirmed that the full content of the judgment was not read in open court,” Adaramodu said.
He explained that the Senate has formally requested the CTC in order to properly examine the decision and determine the appropriate legal course of action.
According to him, it remains unclear whether the judgment included a direct order nullifying Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, making it imperative for the Senate to conduct a comprehensive legal review.
“Consequently, we have formally applied for the CTC to enable a thorough review and an informed determination of the appropriate legal response, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding whether the court issued any explicit order setting aside the suspension,” the statement continued.
Adaramodu stressed that no action would be taken in the interim, as none of the involved parties has yet been served with the enrolled order of the court.
“Until the enrolled order of the judgment is officially served on the parties, no one can act on any perceived relief or directive,” he stated.
He further assured the public that the Senate remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will act in accordance with constitutional principles once the court’s decision is formally received and reviewed.
“Pending receipt and examination of the CTC, and guided by legal counsel, the Senate shall refrain from any steps that could jeopardise its legal standing,” Adaramodu concluded.