Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has decided to delay her return to the Senate chambers despite a court ruling nullifying her suspension.
She made the announcement during an interview with AIT, saying her decision was guided by legal advice and respect for due process.
“I will wait for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment before taking my next step,” she said.
Her suspension was recently declared unconstitutional by a court, but Natasha says she’s taking the cautious route by allowing the legal process to unfold completely.
The court ruling did not contain an express directive for the Senate to reverse her suspension. This was confirmed by Senate counsel Paul Daudu, SAN, in a legal opinion dated July 5.
‘The Senate Is Silencing Kogi Central and Nigerian Women’
Despite being locked out of the Red Chamber, Natasha has not been idle. She said she used the period to bring direct benefits to her people.
“I remained active throughout,” she said. “These are personal initiatives—I was hoping to finish the gold bill and move on to others like lithium and red mineral legislation. I can’t simply hand them over to others.”
Her recent efforts include installing solar-powered streetlights, launching smart market projects, and distributing laptops to students of Meseta Memorial College.
She also continued working on her Gold Reserve Bill, which she said remains one of her most pressing priorities.
But Natasha is not happy with the continued blockade of her legislative rights.
“By keeping me out of the chambers, the Senate is not just silencing Kogi Central—it’s denying Nigerian women and children representation. We are only three female senators now, down from eight,” she said.
Unusual Security Presence at National Assembly
On the day she was expected to return, tension gripped the National Assembly. Security was visibly heightened, with checkpoints set up around the complex.
Vehicles entering the area were thoroughly searched, and an increased number of security officers were spotted within and outside the premises.
This high-alert atmosphere stirred public speculation and further raised questions about the motive behind her continued exclusion from the Senate floor.
Still, Natasha says her loyalty remains with her constituents and the rule of law.
“I believe in the judiciary. I’m not giving up,” she affirmed.
She vowed to keep serving Kogi Central and Nigeria at large—whether inside or outside the Senate.
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