Appeal court affirms Natasha Akpoti’s suspension, says senate acted within its powers

The court of appeal in Abuja has ruled that the senate acted within its constitutional powers when it suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, over alleged misconduct.

In a unanimous judgment on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s parliamentary privilege and constitutional rights were not breached by her colleagues