Nigeria: Appeal court upholds Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, says Senate acted within its powers — Africa Links 24

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan saying that the Senate acted within its powers when it suspended her.

Mrs Akpoti- Uduaghan represents Kogi Central Senatorial District.

Delivering judgment in an appeal filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, the appeal court held that disciplinary action is correct according to the rules of the House.

In a unanimous decision by a three-member panel, it said…