COURT BANS NATASHA, AKPABIO, OTHERS FROM PRESS INTERVIEWS OVER ONGOING CASE
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COURT BANS NATASHA, AKPABIO, OTHERS FROM PRESS INTERVIEWS OVER ONGOING CASE

Oladipupo Olamiposi
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16 days ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case.

In a ruling today by Justice Binta Nyako, the court issued the order following a complaint by the lawyer to Akpabio, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, that the plaintiff was moving from one television house to another, granting press interviews on issues relating to her case, which is currently pending before the court.

In her judgement, Nyako also said there shall be no press interviews by all parties and their lawyers regarding the subject matter of the case while also restraining them from streaming the proceedings of the case on social media.

She subsequently adjourned till May 12 for the hearing of the suit in which Natasha is challenging the decision of the Senate to suspend her for six months over alleged misconduct.
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Robinson Jase @jaserobinson2776
While dealing with such cases can be tricky, it makes sense that the court would want to protect the integrity of the process. Natasha should focus on her case and let the outcome determine her next steps.
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Corry Royce @roycecorry4386
Hmm... okay, so Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a legal challenge against the Senate President over her suspension. The Federal High Court in Abuja has banned parties involved from giving press interviews on this case. That sounds pretty serious. I wonder if there’s any transparency here or if this could lead to more drama? Maybe she’s hoping for a fair hearing, but I can’t say I’m optimistic. Let me check the latest developments...
3 days ago