Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Senate Duties After Suspension
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has officially resumed her legislative duties after months of suspension from the Senate.
On Tuesday, her office at the National Assembly—Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing—was unsealed by Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, clearing the way for her return.
Speaking to journalists, Senator Natasha remained defiant, stressing that she had “no apology to tender” over the events that led to her suspension.
“In the past six months, we endured an unjust suspension, recall threats, blackmail, and even social media attacks. But we survived, and I give God the glory. My deepest gratitude goes to the people of Kogi Central, Nigerians at large, and my husband for his unwavering support,” she said.
Taking aim at Senate President Godswill Akpabio, she accused him of running the legislature with a “dictatorial” style.
“No one is more Nigerian than the other. Akpabio is not more of a senator than I am. He is not the governor of this place, yet he treated me like domestic staff. That is unacceptable,” she declared.
Senator Natasha was suspended on March 6, 2025, following a protest against the reassignment of her seat on February 20. Though her six-month suspension lapsed in September, legal disputes delayed her return. A Federal High Court ruling in July described her suspension as excessive and unconstitutional.
While her office has now been reopened, it remains uncertain whether she will be fully reinstated to all Senate privileges when plenary resumes on October 7.
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