Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has raised concerns that her return to plenary may be tied to an apology allegedly being considered by the Senate leadership.
Newsonspot reports that the lawmaker representing Kogi Central made this known on Tuesday after resuming at her office in the National Assembly, which had been sealed since her suspension in March 2025. Earlier in the day, her office, Room 205 in the Senate Wing, was officially reopened by Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, on the directive of the Senate leadership.
In a video statement, Adedeji declared: “I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, National Assembly, having been directed to unseal the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, hereby unseal the office.”
When contacted, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu confirmed the development, saying:
“If something was sealed before and now unsealed, it means it has been unsealed.”
The reopening of the senator’s office comes amid growing pressure from within and outside the chamber, following her six-month suspension over alleged misconduct. While some senators back her full reinstatement, others reportedly insist she must first tender an apology, with another group preferring to await a pending Court of Appeal ruling before any decision is taken.
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Speaking to journalists, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan rejected the idea of an apology, stressing that she has not been officially communicated with regarding any conditions.
“I think it is appalling that such illegality exists. You can’t apologise for injustice,” she said. “If they expect me to apologise, I’m sorry, I don’t have those words. And if that is the condition for reopening this office, then we have a long dance to go.”
She recounted the difficulties she and her supporters faced during her suspension, from road blockages into Kogi State to political blackmail, but expressed gratitude for the resilience of her people. She also paid tribute to her husband and children for their unwavering support.
In closing, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her optimism for Nigeria’s democratic journey.
“Let Nigerians know that the future is bright. We can’t give up our hope. Our democracy is evolving, and every day leading into 2027, we must put out actions that are worthwhile because patriotically, we have a country to save.”
Crowds of supporters followed her to the National Assembly, forcing security operatives to tighten security at the gates, though they eventually made their way into the premises.
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Natasha’s return to NASS is coming hours after the Senate shifted its resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks, moving it from September 23 to October 7, 2025.
The chamber had adjourned on July 24 for its annual holiday and was scheduled to reconvene today (Tuesday).
