Senator Natasha Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Akpabio's Appeal in Ongoing Legal Battle

Senator Natasha Akpoti and Senator Uduaghan have submitted a counter affidavit at the Supreme Court of Nigeria requesting the court to reject Senator Akpabio's appeal. The appeal stems from a court case that has been in progress since November 28, 2025.

The counter affidavit, filed in response to Senator Akpabio's motion, argues that the appeal lacks merit and constitutes an abuse of the court process. It highlights that the Court of Appeal has already concluded hearings on the substantive appeal and is awaiting a final judgment.

The legal teams representing Akpoti and Uduaghan contend that Akpabio's appeal is invalid due to exceeding the page limit for briefs and failing to rectify defects within the specified time frame. They assert that the appeal is an attempt to interfere with the advanced stage of the appellate process.

The respondents urge the Supreme Court to dismiss Akpabio's application, describing it as a move to delay the delivery of judgment in the ongoing court appeal.