It was reported that the notice of appeal, dated July 14, 2025, was filed at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division.

The Senate President is challenging the July 4 judgment delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, which described the six-month suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan as overreaching and in violation of her constituents’ right to representation.

Justice Nyako, while acknowledging the Senate’s constitutional authority to discipline its members, ruled that the length and nature of Natasha’s suspension were excessive.

The court also slammed a ₦5 million fine on the senator for contempt, citing a satirical Facebook post made during the proceedings that allegedly breached an earlier restraining order.

Natasha has filed her own appeal, challenging the contempt ruling on jurisdictional grounds.

The embattled lawmaker argued that the trial court does not have the authority to entertain a contempt charge based on conduct that occurred ex facie curiae, that is, outside the courtroom.