“NO RESUMPTION YET,” SENATE TELLS NATASHA
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BY OWOLABI OLUWADARA
The Senate has officially dismissed the proposal of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central to recommence her legislative responsibilities.
The Red Chamber has indicated that her six-month suspension is still applicable pending the resolution of an appeal filed against the Senate by Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In a correspondence issued by the Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, dated September 4, 2025, the Senate recognized Akpoti-Uduaghan’s communication regarding her planned return on September 4, the date she purportedly asserts marks the conclusion of her suspension.
Nevertheless, the Senate clarified that her suspension commenced on March 6, 2025, and stressed that the issue remains sub judice.
The Senate maintained that no administrative measures can be undertaken until the Court of Appeal reaches a ruling.
The letter specified that the Senate will reevaluate her suspension solely after the court’s decision.
“The matter remains sub judice, and until the judicial process is finalized, no administrative action can be taken to facilitate your resumption,” the letter stated in part.
According to the media, Akpoti-Uduaghan asserted her intention to return to the National Assembly later this month after fulfilling her six-month suspension, as communicated by her legal counsel.
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In a discussion with the media in Abuja, her attorney, Victor Giwa, revealed that the senator is currently vacationing in London but has already arranged to participate in plenary alongside her colleagues when the Senate reconvenes on September 23.
It is noteworthy that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension occurred in March 2025 following a Senate resolution.
She was suspended on March 6, 2025, due to allegations of insubordination after refusing a reassignment of her designated seat during plenary sessions.
The suspension, based on the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions’ recommendations, also resulted in the revocation of her aides, office privileges, and salaries.
The legislator has consistently contended that her predicament is related to her petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, a charge the Senate has rejected.
She subsequently contested her suspension in court, obtaining a judgement she claimed supported her reinstatement.
However, Senate leadership has asserted that she will remain suspended until the six-month period concludes.
Her endeavor to re-enter the National Assembly in July resulted in a standoff, as security personnel prevented her access despite a gathering of supporters outside.
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