The Federal high court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja has ruled that the Senate should recall the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uguaghan, to continue her legislative role in the chamber.
It ruled that the six-month suspension slam on the lawmaker was excessive and would prevent Akpoti-Uguaghan from performing her role for the residents of her constituency in Kogi state.
According to the court, the lawmaker’s suspension is in default of section 14(2) of the Privileges Act of the Senate.
Meanwhile, the court has fined the Kogi lawmaker N5 million for contempt, following a satirical apology posted on her social media handle after the suspension by the senate.
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