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Natasha Set to Resume Senate Duties After Suspension Ends

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) will return to the National Assembly later this month after completing her six-month suspension, her lawyer has confirmed. Speaking with The PUNCH in Abuja, her counsel, Victor Giwa, disclosed that the senator is currently on vacation in London but has already scheduled her return to plenary when the Senate reconvenes on September 23. “Actually, she’s ready to resume her term. She’s in London. Everything is in place, and the six months have expired. The only thing left is her resumption,” Giwa said. The lawyer added that no resistance was expected from the Senate leadership: “We have been told that even the leadership of the Senate is ready to welcome her. So that’s the situation at the moment. There is no obstacle at all.” Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on March 6, 2025, following allegations of insubordination after […]

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Senator Natasha Set for Return as Six-Month Suspension Ends

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has completed the six-month suspension imposed on her by the Senate on March 6, 2025, paving the way for her return to plenary. The lawmaker was barred from legislative duties, entry into the National Assembly, and access to official resources after being accused of breaching Senate rules. Akpoti-Uduaghan has consistently dismissed the sanction as politically motivated, insisting it was triggered by her petition alleging sexual harassment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her suspension sparked weeks of controversy, peaking in July when she stormed the National Assembly with her lawyers, brandishing a court judgment she claimed ordered her immediate recall. With the suspension now expired, focus has shifted to how her return will unfold amid lingering friction with the Senate leadership. Political observers say her re-entry could test unity in the chamber as key legislative battles […]

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Court Never Ordered Natasha’s Recall – Legal Expert Clarifies Senate Suspension Standoff

Legal Expert Debunks Claims of Court-Ordered Recall Legal practitioner Ekemini Udim has clarified that Tuesday's failed attempt by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume Senate duties was based on a misinterpretation of the court judgment, stating: ⚖️ "My Lord has not said 'Recall Senator Natasha'"📜 Court only recommended Senate review its suspension rules🚫 Denies judgment mandated immediate reinstatement Key Developments in the Standoff 🛑 Tuesday's Failed Resumption Attempt: Suspended Kogi Central senator denied entry at NASS Came with supporters citing court judgment Senate maintains suspension stands 🗣️ Official Positions:• Senate Spokesman: "She remains suspended" (Yemi Adaramodu)• Senator Natasha: Will consult legal team for next steps• Lawyer Udim: Matter should be handled legally, not emotionally Case Background & Legal Interpretation 📅 March 2024: 6-month suspension for alleged Senate rules violation Followed sexual harassment claims against Akpabio ⚖️ Court Ruling: Declared suspension procedure flawed Recommended rule review, not reinstatement order Senate currently appealing judgment Why This Matters for Nigeria's […]

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