Shocking: Court Pronounces Natasha Akpoti Guilty

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has pronounced Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udanghan guilty for publishing a satirical apology.

Justice Binta Nyako ruled on Friday that Natasha Akpoti went against her order by publishing a satirical apology to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The court also found Senator Natasha guilty of contempt for commenting on social media while the case was ongoing and ordered her to apologize in two national dailies and on Facebook, and to pay a fine of N5 million to the federal government within seven days.

Recall that the Judge early banned Natasha and Akpabio from media appearances and interviews on the ongoing sexual assault case.

The Court however ordered Senate to reinstate Senator Natasha H Akpoti to continue her legislative duties, ruling that her 6-month suspension is excessive and in default of Section 14(2) of the Senate’s Privileges Act.