Court Orders Senate to Reinstate Senator Natasha, Imposes N5m Fine

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling her six-month suspension illegal.

Justice Binta Nyako stated that, although lawmakers can face sanctions, an entire district should not lose representation.

Meanwhile, the court found Senator Natasha guilty of contempt over a satirical Facebook post. Consequently, she must pay a N5 million fine and publish an apology in two national newspapers and on her Facebook page within seven days.

Therefore, the Senate is expected to comply and restore her to office.

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