Drama At NASS: Lawmakers Fire Back At Natasha Akpoti’s Lawyer Over Reinstatement Claims

The National Assembly has formally responded to the legal team of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, clarifying that her reinstatement remains a matter for internal Senate deliberation, as the recent court ruling did not explicitly order her recall.

This clarification was made in a letter from the Clerk of the National Assembly, conveyed through the Director of Litigation and Counselling, Charles Yoila, in reply to a letter from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Michael Jonathan Numan.

In the letter titled “RE: Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan V. CNA & 30 Ors, Forwarding of Court Order and Demand for Compliance”, the National Assembly emphasized that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, did not issue a mandatory directive compelling the Senate to reinstate the lawmaker.

The statement read in part:
“I am directed to respond to your letter dated 11th July, 2025, addressed to the Clerk of the National Assembly.
Upon review of the court judgment, there is no specific order issued on July 4, 2025, by Hon. Justice B.F.N. Nyako instructing the Senate, the Senate President, or the National Assembly to act.”

It further explained that the ruling simply advised the relevant authorities to exercise their discretion in recalling Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and permitting her to resume her legislative duties.

“In view of this,” the letter concluded, “you may wish to counsel your client to await further action by the Senate, in line with the court’s guidance and recommendations.”