Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months

This followed the recommendation of the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which had investigated allegations of her “total violation” of Senate rules.

According to the committee’s recommendation read by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, Senator Natasha’s suspension will take effect from March 6, 2025.

It also recommended that her office will be locked, and she will be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises during the suspension period while her salaries and those of her legislative aides will be withdrawn.

The committee equally recommended her prohibition from representing Nigeria in any official capacity as one of the country’s senators during the suspension period. The Kogi Central lawmaker may also submit a written apology for the Senate to review her suspension, it said.

The Senate thereafter held a voice vote on the recommendation, which received an overwhelming “yes” that effectively stripped her of all legislative privileges for the duration of her suspension.