Senate insists Natasha remains suspended, declines senator’s request to resume

The Senate has turned down Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to return to legislative duties, insisting that her six-month suspension is still in force until the Court of Appeal rules on her case.

In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, the Senate acknowledged receiving the senator’s notice that she planned to resume on September 4, 2025, which she said marked the end of her suspension.

But the Senate pointed out that her suspension started on March 6, 2025, and added that the matter is sub judice since it is already before the Court of Appeal.

“The matter remains sub judice, and until the judicial process is concluded, no administrative action can be taken to facilitate your resumption,” the letter stated.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended in March after the Senate accused her of breaching its standing orders.

While the Federal High Court in Abuja upheld the suspension, she has since taken the matter to the Court of Appeal.

According to the letter, the Senate will only review her suspension after the court delivers its judgment.

Senate insists Natasha remains suspended, declines senator’s request to resume