JUST IN: Atiku Applauds Court for Lifting Senator Natasha’s Suspension, Slams Senate’s Action

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised the Federal High Court in Abuja for nullifying the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports that Atiku reacted on Friday through a post on his verified social media handle, describing the Senate’s suspension of the Kogi Central lawmaker as “obnoxious.”

He commended Justice Binta Nyako for what he called a bold and principled decision to uphold the rule of law in defence of democracy.

“I commend Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for the courage in lifting the obnoxious suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,” Atiku wrote.

He also praised Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for seeking legal redress and resisting what he described as an illegal action in a chamber where female lawmakers remain particularly vulnerable.

“I also hail Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for challenging the illegality of her suspension by not sleeping on her rights in a chamber where women are already vulnerable,” Atiku stated.

He emphasized that asserting one’s rights in a democracy often comes at a cost but insisted that no price is too high for defending constitutional liberties.

The Federal High Court ruling, delivered by Justice Nyako, effectively overturned the Senate’s earlier decision to suspend Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged misconduct.

The suspension had triggered public outcry and criticism from civil society groups, who described the move as an affront to representative democracy.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is one of the few female voices in Nigeria’s male-dominated upper legislative chamber.

Her legal victory is being seen by many as a win for democratic accountability and for the advancement of women’s political participation in Nigeria.

Legal analysts have hailed the court’s verdict as a necessary check on legislative overreach and a reaffirmation of the judiciary’s role in protecting fundamental rights.

The Senate has not issued an official statement regarding the court’s ruling at the time of filing this report.

However, political watchers expect this development to reignite debates around parliamentary immunity, disciplinary powers, and the limits of legislative authority.

DDM will continue to track reactions and the political implications surrounding the court’s ruling in the coming days.

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