Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Friday, congratulated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over the court judgment that nullified her six-month suspension from the Nigerian Senate.
Ezekwesili described the Abuja Federal High Court ruling as a victory against injustice and a reaffirmation of democratic values, charging the Senate to immediately correct its misstep.
Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court had earlier declared the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan unconstitutional, ordering her immediate recall to the Senate.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, was suspended in May following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
But Justice Nyako ruled that the Senate’s decision violated the 1999 Constitution and denied the people of Kogi Central their right to adequate representation.
Reacting to the development via a post on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), Ezekwesili hailed the judgment and commended Akpoti-Uduaghan for standing firm in the face of intimidation.
She wrote, “Distinguished. Senator. Natasha. Akpoti- Uduaghan @NatashaAkpoti
“Congratulations! Today is a great Day to remind all of us of your unforgettable words:
“This Injustice will not be Sustained. Thanks for modeling the strength of will that Citizens in a Democracy must possess to push back on abuse of power by those who occupy public positions.
“Congratulations to your admirably loyal Kogi Central Senatorial Constituency who have been unconscionably and unconstitutionally been denied representation.
“Now the @NGRSenate should swiftly right the wrong and injustice done them. You inspire.”
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