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BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Office Unsealed

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KEY POINTS


  • Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate office reopened after suspension.
  • Court earlier ruled her six-month suspension unconstitutional.
  • Senate may allow return if apology motion is passed.

The Nigerian Senate has reopened the office of embattled lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, paving the way for her return after a six-month suspension that sparked a bitter clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Security personnel and the Sergeant-at-Arms unsealed her office in the Senate wing on Tuesday, granting the Kogi Central senator access to the National Assembly complex for the first time since March.

Senate leadership signals reconciliation path

Sources say Senate leaders agreed to allow Akpoti-Uduaghan back when plenary resumes on October 7, provided she tenders an apology. Minority Leader Abba Moro is expected to move the motion during the first sitting.

Court had faulted long suspension

Her suspension followed a February protest over reassigned seats, but a Federal High Court judge later described the penalty as excessive and unconstitutional, warning that constituents had been left without representation.

Office reopening raises hopes of return

Despite her legal battles and resistance from Senate leadership, the reopening of her office suggests a compromise is underway. Whether she resumes fully now depends on the Senate adopting a formal resolution.

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