Judge Steps Down from Natasha’s Case After Akpabio’s Petition

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The judge stepped down on Tuesday after Senate President Godswill Akpabio filed a petition questioning his impartiality.

Although the case was scheduled for hearing, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision and returned the case file to the Chief Judge for reassignment.

Earlier, on March 4, he had issued an interim order halting the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from taking disciplinary action against Akpoti-Uduaghan. However, despite the court order, the committee proceeded with its hearing and suspended the senator for six months.