A three-member panel of the appellate court, presided over by Justice Hamman Barka, struck out the motions following the request for withdrawal of the appeal by him.

The motions listed Akpabio as the appellant. The respondents were Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuem.

The court, in its ruling, held that the application seeking to withdraw the two motions was granted and the motions, struck out.

The appellate court further held that the cost of ₦100,000 was awarded to Senator Natasha, and the appeal was dismissed.