The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, guilty of contempt of court over a satirical post she made on Facebook.

Delivering the judgment on Friday, Justice Binta Nyako ruled that the senator’s April 27 post violated an earlier court order that barred all parties from speaking to the press or posting on social media about her ongoing suspension case.

The contempt application had been filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who argued that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s social media activity breached the court’s directive. In response, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers claimed the Facebook post had nothing to do with the suspension case but instead referred to separate allegations of sexual harassment against Akpabio.

However, Justice Nyako disagreed. After reviewing the contents of the post and the application before 

her, she concluded that the senator’s comments were linked to the suspension matter under litigation, thereby constituting contempt of court.

As a result, the judge ordered Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan to publish an apology in two national newspapers and on her Facebook page within seven days. The court also imposed a fine of N5 million.

This ruling adds a fresh twist to the legal battle between the senator and the Senate leadership, highlighting how social media posts can carry serious legal consequences — especially when there are standing court orders in place.