What is Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal position?

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Nigerian senator for Kogi Central who challenged her 2025 six-month suspension by the Senate in the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Most recent filing 9 Feb 2026Last confirmed 27 Oct 20262 sources

1. Question

   What is Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal position?

2. Present position

   ClosedPresent position

   The contempt finding and fine were set aside by the Court of Appeal on 9 February 2026.

3. Detail

   Contempt finding and N5 million fine (Federal High Court, Abuja)

   Closed

   The contempt finding and fine were set aside by the Court of Appeal on 9 February 2026.¹

   Authority

   Federal High Court, Abuja; Court of Appeal, Abuja

   Status as of

   9 Feb 2026

   History

   1. 2025Justice Binta Nyako found her in contempt over a satirical apology directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio, fined her N5 million and ordered published apologies.
   2. 9 Feb 2026Court of Appeal nullified the contempt finding and the N5 million fine.

4. Authorities cited

   1. SecondaryAppeal Court upholds Natasha's suspension, nullifies N5 million finePeoples Gazette · 9 Feb 2026

See also: Public Figure Record Verified

Revision note

27 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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