Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally notified relevant authorities of her intention to resume duties at the National Assembly, citing a Federal High Court ruling that declared her suspension “excessive and ultra vires.”
In a letter titled “Notification of Resumption of Duty and Request for Restoration of Police Security and Protection”, Akpoti-Uduaghan referenced judgment in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/543/2024, which ordered her immediate reinstatement.
According to the Senator, the judgment mandates her return to continue legislative duties, and she is set to resume at the Senate on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
As part of her resumption, she requested the immediate restoration of her official police security detail, citing security risks associated with high-profile political events.
“In light of the security challenges that often accompany high-profile political matters and the need for adequate protection in the course of my official duties, I respectfully request the immediate restoration of my official security detail,” she stated in the letter.
She also attached a Certified True Copy of the court judgment, with emphasis on Order 12 of the ruling, to support her request.
Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed appreciation for swift action from the authorities and reaffirmed her commitment to the rule of law and effective representation of her constituents.
However, her planned return to the Senate has sparked fresh controversy, as the leadership of the upper legislative chamber insists that the court ruling she referenced is advisory and subject to Senate discretion.
