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Senator Natasha Completes Six Months Suspension

Suspended Senator , Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central has served out the six months suspension slammed on her on the 6th of March 2025 over alleged gross misconduct and violation of senate rules. Akpoti-Uduaghan has relentlessly contested the suspension ‘ claiming it is a a direct consequence of her petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The suspension barred the Kogi lawmaker from legislative activities, the National Assembly complex, and the use of official resources, but she has continued to contest it, asserting it is a politically motivated act. In July, Akpoti-Uduaghan stormed the National Assembly complex in an attempt to enforce a judgement by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja she and her lawyers claimed ordered the senate to recall her.