Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's six-month ban ends.
In a significant development, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, has returned to the Senate following a six-month suspension. The confirmation of her resumption was announced on Monday, 8th September, 2025.
The suspension, imposed on March 6, 2025, was due to an alleged breach of Senate rules. The incident sparked weeks of tension, including a dramatic incident in July when Akpoti-Uduaghan stormed the National Assembly complex with her lawyers, waving a court judgment she claimed ordered her recall. This caused a stir within the complex and reignited debates about legislative accountability and gender politics in parliament.
Kenny Okolugbo, an aide to the Senate President, confirmed the news of Akpoti-Uduaghan's return. However, the appeal court judgment that she was relying on did not nullify her suspension.
Throughout her suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan has maintained that her suspension was a result of a witch-hunt, triggered by her petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who she accused of sexual harassment. Despite this, the Senate President has called on her to tender an apology.
The exact circumstances surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan's return to the Senate and how she will be received on the floor amid lingering friction with the leadership remain to be seen.
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