In a judgment delivered on July 4, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that the suspension violated the 1999 Constitution and denied Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents their right to representation. The court urged the Senate to consider her reinstatement.

In a letter dated July 11 and submitted through her legal team, M.J. Numa & Partners LLP, Akpoti-Uduaghan demanded full compliance with the judgment and announced her intention to resume legislative duties on Tuesday, July 15.

“The Honourable Court made several findings and orders, including… that the six-month suspension imposed on the Plaintiff was excessive, overreaching, and inconsistent with her ability to comply with the provisions of Section 63 of the 1999 Constitution,” the petition stated.

“We respectfully demand that you give immediate effect to the clear and binding order of the Federal High Court by taking all necessary steps to facilitate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resumption of her legislative duties forthwith,” it added.

The senator was suspended on March 6 following a motion accusing her of “unparliamentary conduct.” She later filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, the Clerk of the National Assembly, and the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.