Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resumes her duties at the National Assembly after completing a six-month suspension, asserting her suspension was “illegal” and thanking supporters for standing by her.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has resumed her duties at the National Assembly, after six months suspension.
Entering her Senate office at approximately 1:09 PM on Tuesday. The Senator maintains that her six-month suspension, which ended on September 6, was “illegal.”
Her return follows the Senate’s earlier decision to unseal her office, paving the way for her re-entry.
“Fighting to the end pays ultimately,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said, thanking all supporters who stood by her during her suspension.
She also stated that she would not apologize to the Senate as a condition for accessing her office.
Crowds of supporters accompanied the Senator to the National Assembly, prompting security personnel to tighten measures at the gates before she was safely allowed inside.
Suspension Incident
In March, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months following a shouting match with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat arrangements. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions had recommended the suspension.
Her resumption coincides with the Senate’s recent decision to shift plenary sessions by two weeks, moving the reconvening date from September 23 to October 7, 2025. The chamber had adjourned on July 24 for its annual holiday.
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