On September 23, 2025, the National Assembly reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing.
The action clears the path for the Kogi Central Senator to resume duties when plenary begins on October 7.
Official Unsealing
Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, carried out the unsealing.
“I, Alabi Adedeji, hereby unseal Senator Natasha Akpoti’s office,”
He announced before unlocking the door, which had been closed for six months.
Backstory of Suspension
The seal stemmed from a 2024 Senate ethics probe into alleged misconduct, including disruptive behavior during sessions.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, elected in 2023 amid controversy over her victory, faced accusations of insulting colleagues and breaching rules.
The Senate suspended her for six months in March 2024, barring her from chamber access and committee work. She denied the claims, calling it political targeting by rivals.
The suspension, the first for a senator in years, drew criticism from supporters who saw it as stifling opposition voices in Kogi politics.
Next Steps Awaited
The reopening follows the suspension’s end, marking a key development for Akpoti-Uduaghan. More details are expected as the plenary approaches, with focus on her role in upcoming debates.
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