The Nigerian Senate has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to return to legislative duties, insisting that her six-month suspension is still in force until the Court of Appeal rules on her case CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
This was contained in a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria.
The Senate acknowledged receipt of the senator’s notice that she planned to resume on September 4, 2025, which she stated marked the end of her suspension.
However, the Senate noted that her suspension commenced on March 6, 2025, and pointed out that the matter is sub judice, as it is already before the Court of Appeal.
“The matter remains sub judice, and until the judicial process is concluded, no administrative action can be taken to facilitate your resumption,” the letter stated.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended in March after the Senate accused her of breaching its standing orders.
While the Federal High Court in Abuja upheld the suspension, she has since taken the matter to the Court of Appeal.
According to the letter, the Senate will only review her suspension after the court delivers its judgment.
