The National Assembly says Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot resume ooffice despite completing her 6-month suspension.
The Kogi Central senator had written to the National Assembly notifying it of her plans to resume her legislative duties after the expiration of her suspension by the house.
Although the National Assembly is still on recess, the CClerk of the National Assembly, in response to her letter, communicated that her suspension which took effect on March 6, 2025 is still a pending issue in court and so she cannot be allowed back into the upper chamber.
According to the letter, until the judicial process is completed and the senate reviews the court’s pronouncement, no decision can be taken
Part of the letter signed by the acting clerk to the National Assembly Yahaya Danzaria reads:
“The subject matter of your suspension is presently before the Court of Appeal.
“The matter therefore remains subjudice and until the judicial process is completed, and the senate formally reviews the suspension in the 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”
Senator Natasha had earlier attempted to resume on July 12, following the Federal High Court’s judgment asking the senate to review her suspension. But she was denied access into the National Assembly.
The Senator and the National Assembly had appealed portions of the judgment which is currently pending before the Court of Appeal.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended after her clash with the Senate President over seat allocation She later accused him of sexual harassment and being victimized for refusing his sexual advances.