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Not Qualified!” – Senate Explains Why Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Was Turned Back
The Senate has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to return to her seat, insisting that her six-month suspension remains in force until the Court of Appeal delivers judgment on her case.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Yahaya Danzaria, lawmakers acknowledged receiving notice from the Kogi Central senator, in which she stated her plan to resume on September 4, 2025, claiming her suspension had elapsed.
However, the Senate clarified that her suspension took effect on March 6, 2025, and stressed that the case is sub judice.
“The matter remains before the Court of Appeal. Until the judicial process is concluded, no administrative action can be taken to facilitate your resumption,” the letter stated.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March after being accused of breaching Senate standing orders. The decision, based on the recommendations of the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, also stripped her of aides, salaries, and office benefits. She, however, maintains that her suspension was politically motivated, linking it to her petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment — an allegation the Senate dismissed.
Although a Federal High Court upheld her suspension, she appealed the ruling. In July, she attempted to resume duties but was prevented by security operatives at the National Assembly, despite being accompanied by supporters.
Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, told Punch that the senator, currently on vacation in London, is preparing to resume when plenary reconvenes on September 23. He insisted that her suspension expired on September 7, 2025, and that there would be no obstacles to her return.
“She’s ready to resume her duties. Everything is in place, and the six months have expired. We’ve been told the Senate leadership is ready to welcome her back. Pending court matters will eventually become mere academic exercises,” Giwa said.
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