Akpabio argued that the senator’s April 27 Facebook post violated a court order that barred all parties from making public comments whether in the press or on social media—on the matter still under litigation

By Titilope Adako

The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of contempt and fined her N5 million over a satirical apology she posted on Facebook.

Justice Binta Nyako delivered the ruling on Friday while presiding over a suit filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan to challenge her suspension from the Senate.

Before addressing the main suit, the judge ruled on a contempt application filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Akpabio argued that the senator’s April 27 Facebook post violated a court order that barred all parties from making public comments—whether in the press or on social media—on the matter still under litigation.

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers argued that the post was unrelated to the suspension case and instead concerned separate allegations of sexual harassment involving Akpabio.

However, Justice Nyako rejected that argument, stating that after reviewing the post and supporting documents, she was convinced the content was connected to the ongoing suspension dispute.

The court ruled that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s post breached its earlier directive and constituted contempt.

As punishment, the judge ordered the senator to publish a formal apology in two national newspapers and on her Facebook page within seven days. She was also fined N5 million.

Join us on our WhatsApp Platform @KOIKIMEDIA NEWS YOUR PAGE

koikimedia Bringing the World🌏Closer to Your Doorstep