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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, currently under suspension, has formally filed a petition before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, seeking the disbarment of Senator Nedamwen Bernards Imasuen from the Nigerian Bar.

The petition, grounded on allegations of professional misconduct, claims that Senator Imasuen was previously disbarred from the New York Bar for fraud, misappropriation of client funds, and failure to respond to disciplinary authorities.

According to the petition, Senator Imasuen was permanently disbarred by the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, on May 10, 2010, following a complaint by Daphne Slyfield, a client who accused him of misappropriating legal fees.

The court found him guilty of multiple breaches of professional conduct, leading to the revocation of his legal license in the United States.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that, despite his disbarment, Senator Imasuen relocated to Nigeria and continued presenting himself as a legal practitioner while venturing into politics.

He was eventually elected as the Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District and appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, a role requiring unimpeachable integrity.

The petition further stated that Senator Imasuen failed to disclose his disbarment in his FORM EC-9 – Particulars of Personal Information submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before contesting for public office.

The legal action comes in the wake of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension from the Senate, which she claims was orchestrated by Senator Imasuen in defiance of a court order.

On March 4, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwatu, issued an interim order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with an investigation against her regarding alleged misconduct during a Senate plenary session on February 20, 2025.

Despite being served the court order on March 5, 2025, Senator Imasuen and his committee proceeded with the investigation, leading to her suspension on March 6, 2025.

In her petition, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan described Senator Imasuen’s actions as contempt of court, citing Rule 31 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (2023), which mandates that lawyers must always treat the court with respect, dignity, and honour.

She further accused him of procedural bias, stating that he dismissed her petition alleging sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on procedural grounds, while actively pursuing disciplinary action against her.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan argued that Senator Imasuen’s defiance of a subsisting court order and his unethical conduct violate Rule 1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (2023), which mandates lawyers to uphold the rule of law and maintain high professional standards.

She contended that under Rule 74(1) of the RPC, 2023, Senator Imasuen’s actions constitute professional misconduct, warranting his removal from the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

As the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee commences its review of the petition, the case is expected to spark significant legal and political debate, particularly regarding the ethical obligations of public officials who are also of the legal profession.

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Natasha's petition is more about political rivalry than legal grounds, as Senator Imasuen's disbarment in New York shouldn't define his ability to serve in Nigeria, especially since he wasn't disbarred here.

Trouble no dey tired Natasha. The husband dey try.

She would soon file a petition against God

Lol she no add Sexual harrasment?

She will soon petition and sue Tinubu...

Akpabio should be arrested

I stand with whoever comes out to speak and fight intimidation.

But you see, when someone is not ready for a position or a system, they will end up like this woman.

She was never meant to be a politician at this level. A local government councillor would have helped her start and learn the ethics of not only politics , but also the NIGERIAN POLITICAL SYSTEM.

Strong woman

Let’s be honest with ourselves. If this woman looked like Obiageli Ezekwesili or Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, would we give this situation a second thought? At this point, one would believe her matter is more serious than what is going on in Rivers State. I’ve seen more of her case than I’ve come across Dangote’s petroleum palaver — of which that case affects the entire nation. Her situation will end up benefitting only her if things go her way.

Nigerians, I know e hard for una, but try be wise sometimes.

Edo south are not aware if they have a Senator called Imasuen.

Good one.
He who lives in a glass house shouldn't throw stones".
The pieces of stones the hypocrite threw at Natasha that led to her suspension has been picked by her and thrown back at him

This woman no dey tire?

Let's get dirty , e go reach everybody ai

Natasha wan revenge hmmmm na woman o and trust me she fit open thier yansh finish..if woman wan revenge she dey use every means o

Nothing compares to a woman's fury, justified or not. She'd sink a ship just to drown you.

A real life femme fatale wrecking the lives of every man who goes close.

Op, modify the header to Senator Natasha. How dare you

You sure say this woman go law sch
In the United States, your license may be revoked in a state, and you will be practicing in another..
This is another country entirely..

But why all our leaders self dey get cases for neck

I read a book by John Grisham years ago, The Law Firm. The secret that this will unravelled.

Noted.

Lol

Yawns.

Next one please

makavalley:
Natasha wan revenge hmmmm na woman o and trust me she fit open thier yansh finish..if woman wan revenge she dey use every means o

Their mind go dey. The fight is more of APC vs PDP 🤷

This lady should rest, abeg.

The lord is fighting our battle for us by making them seperate

Watch out how people act in times of upheavals.

Don't have serious dealings with people who enjoy or like making bad matters worse. Because your day is coming with them.

Lmaooo
She should have accused this one too of sexual harassment.

Hopefully, she will be recalled on time and then, she can be a full time political activist and sue as many of her former colleagues as possible.

Hahahahahah
This girl wan kee person with laff.

I have said it countless times, this woman's law degree is questionable.

A lawyer that doesn't know that one can be debarred in one state or country and still practice in another.

And na just say the guy been no appear to represent him client ohh na be say e e blackmail person like Natasha ohh...

I feels sad for the husband. Imagine living with a pest like this woman

Chai Nigeria

Akproka

inoki247:
Lol she no add Sexual harrasment?

I think it's becoming clearer that sexual hsrrasement was just concocted as a blackmail tool by the Jezeebel.