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By David Odama
The National Assembly has ruled that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot yet return to the Senate, even though her six-month suspension has officially ended.
Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi Central, had informed the Assembly that her suspension period was over and signaled her readiness to resume her legislative duties.
However, the Clerk to the National Assembly responded, stressing that the suspension, which began on March 6, 2025, is still subject to ongoing legal proceedings. The legislature is currently on recess.
According to a letter obtained by AIT News, the Assembly insists no action will be taken until the judiciary concludes the matter and the Senate formally considers the court’s ruling.
The letter, signed by Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Yahaya Danzaria, read in part:
“The subject matter of your suspension is presently before the Court of Appeal.
The matter therefore remains sub judice and until the judicial process is completed, and the Senate formally reviews the suspension in light of the court’s pronouncement, no administrative action can be taken by this office to facilitate your resumption.
You will be duly notified of the Senate’s decision on the matter as soon as it is resolved.”
This is not the first time Senator Natasha has encountered obstacles in her bid to return. On July 12, she attempted to resume her duties following a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the Senate to revisit her suspension, but she was denied entry.
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Both Senator Natasha and the National Assembly have appealed parts of that judgment, and the case now awaits a decision at the Court of Appeal.
