No Court Order To Recall Natasha—Lawyer Blasts Emotional Senate Reactions

According to Udim, the judgment merely suggested a review of the Senate’s disciplinary procedures, rather than ordering a specific action like a recall.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Udim emphasized that the ruling did not contain any explicit directive for Akpoti-Uduaghan’s reinstatement. “My Lord did not say, ‘Recall Senator Natasha.’ What the court stated was essentially a recommendation—urging the Senate to reflect on and possibly amend its rules regarding the discipline of members,” he said.

He criticized those who have interpreted the ruling through an emotional lens, arguing that such a misreading does not serve the interests of Senator Natasha or the judicial process. “Many are approaching this issue emotionally, and that distorts the legal essence of the case. The matter must be viewed strictly from a legal standpoint,” Udim added.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months in March following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Despite citing the court’s decision, she was blocked from entering the National Assembly on Tuesday when she attempted to resume her legislative duties.