Nigeria: Senate suspension of Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan upheld by court

The Court of Appeal has upheld the Nigerian Senate’s authority to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. The ruling follows a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate in March 2025 due to alleged breaches of parliamentary rules.

While the court affirmed the Senate's power to suspend the senator, it set aside separate contempt proceedings and a ₦5 million fine related to a social media post. The legal decision has sparked debate regarding parliamentary discipline, dissent, and the nature of democratic representation in Kogi Central.