Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Vows To Resume Duty Tuesday, Cites Court Ruling

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her intention to return to the red chamber on Tuesday, July 22, despite her ongoing suspension by the Senate.

Speaking during a media interaction at a constituency training programme on Saturday, Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed that her decision to resume legislative functions is backed by a recent ruling from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which she insists validates her right to return.

The senator, whose suspension has drawn widespread criticism from civil society and political observers, maintained that she has formally communicated her decision to the Senate leadership in writing, stating clearly her intention to resume duties.

“I have about two months left before the six-month suspension officially ends, but I have written to the Senate informing them of my decision to return on Tuesday, July 22, by God’s grace,” she said confidently. “The court has made a pronouncement on the matter, and I intend to act accordingly.”

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Akpoti-Uduaghan lamented the impact of the suspension on her ability to effectively represent the people of Kogi Central, stressing that her absence from the chamber has delayed critical legislative engagements and constituency interventions.

Despite controversies surrounding the interpretation and enforcement of the court ruling, the senator insists that legal backing supports her resumption. “Whether or not it’s convenient politically, the law must take its course. The people who elected me deserve full representation,” she added.

Her announcement has sparked renewed interest in the ongoing standoff between the legislative and judicial arms of government, particularly over the limits of parliamentary discipline versus court interventions.

As tension builds ahead of Tuesday’s plenary session, all eyes are now on the Senate leadership to determine whether they will accommodate her return or push back against the embattled lawmaker’s bold move.