The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has responded to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s letter seeking to resume duties at the legislative chambers.
After her suspension about six months ago, Sen Natasha who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District had written the Senate leadership notifying it of her intention to resume sitting.
Responding to Natasha, the Senate in a letter dated September 4, 2025 and signed by the Ag Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, Esq, however differed on the date of the resumption of the suspension.
The letter which read: “I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter notifying this office of your intention to resume sitting and other legislative duties on the 4th of September, 2025, which you claim is the date of expiration of the 6 months suspension imposed on you by the Senate.
“I am further directed to inform you that your suspension was with effect from Thursday, 6th March, 2025 and draw your attention to the fact that 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 as soon as the matter is resolved.”
It would be that Senator Natasha had previously attempted to resume her duties on July 12, 2025. The move followed a Federal High Court judgment which had reportedly directed the Senate to review the Kogi Central Senator’s suspension. She was nevertheless denied entry into the National Assembly.
It would also be recalled that both Sen Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and leadership of the National Assembly had appealed parts of the judgment. The appeal is currently pending before the Court of Appeal.
