Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally written to the leadership of the Nigerian Senate, demanding immediate compliance with a recent judgment of the Federal High Court which nullified her six-month suspension from the Red Chamber.
In her letter, dated July 10, 2025, and addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Akpoti-Uduaghan asserted that the Senate had no constitutional authority to suspend an elected lawmaker in the manner it did, describing the action as not only excessive but also illegal.
The lawmaker cited the Federal High Court judgment delivered in Abuja on July 3, 2025, which held that her suspension was unconstitutional and amounted to a violation of her rights and those of her constituents.
Consequently, she notified the Senate of her intention to resume full legislative duties on Monday, July 15, 2025, urging the Senate leadership to facilitate a smooth reintegration process.
“I am a duly elected representative of the people of Kogi Central, and the courts have reaffirmed that my mandate cannot be set aside by administrative fiat.
I intend to resume plenary on July 15, in line with the judgment of the Federal High Court,” she stated in the letter.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended earlier in the year following a heated disagreement during plenary over allegations of executive interference in legislative oversight functions.
Her suspension sparked widespread criticism and legal challenges, culminating in the recent court victory.
The Senate has yet to officially respond to the letter or issue a statement on whether it will comply with the court ruling ahead of her announced return.
