Why you cannot resume yet – National Assembly replies Senator Natasha | READ DETAILS
The National Assembly has denied the formal request made by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume legislative duties.
In a letter issued by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, dated September 4, 2025, the Senate acknowledged Akpoti-Uduaghan’s notification of her intended return on September 4, the date she claimed marked the end of her suspension.
However, the Senate clarified that her suspension took effect on March 6, 2025, and emphasised that the matter is still subjudice.
The assembly added that her six-month suspension remains in force pending the outcome of a Court of Appeal case instituted against the Senate by Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The Senate insisted that no administrative action can be taken until the Court of Appeal delivers a verdict.
The letter read;
“I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, notifying this office of your intention to resume sitting and other legislative duties in the Senate on the 4th of September, 2025, which you claim is the date of expiration of the six-month suspension imposed on you by the Senate.
“I am further directed to inform you that your suspension was with effect from Thursday, 6th March, 2025, and draw your attention to the fact that the subject matter of your suspension is presently before the Court of Appeal.
“The matter therefore remains sub judice, and until the judicial process is concluded 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. Please accept, Distinguished Senator, the assurances of my highest regards.”
