Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has recused himself from the case filed by the Senator Representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti.
At the resumed hearing of the matter on Wednesday, Justice Egwatu, after taking the appearance of Counsels in the matter announced his decision to withdraw from the matter.
According to Galaxy TV, the presiding Judge in the matter cited the allegation of bias from the third defendant in the case, the Senate President, Senator Godswilll Akpabio, as the major reason for his actions.
It was gathered that the Senate President had expressed lack of confidence in the ability of the court to do justice on the matter, hence the reason for the development.
Justice Egwatu said the case file will be returned to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment to another Judge.
