Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Resume Duties on July 15

Abuja High Court Nullifies Six-Month Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally requested to resume her duties as Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. This follows a landmark judgment by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which declared her six-month suspension null and void.

The Senator has written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, informing him of her intention to resume her legislative duties on July 15, 2025. The court's decision, delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, held that the suspension was unconstitutional and a violation of Akpoti-Uduaghan's rights to representation.

However, the judge also imposed a fine of ₦5 million on the Senator for contempt of court over a Facebook post deemed to have breached an earlier court injunction. As Akpoti-Uduaghan prepares to return to the Senate, observers are keenly watching to see how the leadership of the upper chamber will respond to the court's judgment and her request to resume her duties.

The Senate's decision could have far-reaching implications for the nation's legislative business and the representation of Kogi Central Senatorial District. The Senator's return to the Senate is expected to add a new dynamic to the chamber's proceedings, with many anticipating a renewed focus on legislative business and the interests of her constituents.