BREAKING: Judge Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Over Allegation Of Bias By Akpabio
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the case filed by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
During the court proceedings on Wednesday, after counsels in the matter announced their appearances, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to recuse himself from the case.
The judge cited the allegation of bias from the third defendant in the case, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, as the primary reason for his decision. Akpabio had expressed a lack of confidence in the ability of the court to handle the case impartially, leading to the judge’s withdrawal.
Justice Egwuatu confirmed that the case file will now be returned to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment to another judge.
