Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has shelved her earlier plan to resume plenary on Tuesday following the court nullification of her suspension, opting instead to await the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment.
The Kogi Central lawmaker, who had initially declared her intention to return to the Red Chamber immediately, made a U-turn on Monday, saying her next steps would depend on the availability of the court document.
Her shift came as tension gripped the National Assembly, with an unusual security buildup hinting at expectations of a dramatic return, possibly echoing her controversial chopper landing in Kogi after being blocked from holding a rally.
Despite public sentiment and the court’s declaration that her suspension was unconstitutional and excessive, a purported legal advisory dated July 5 from the Senate’s counsel, Paul Daudu, SAN, insisted that the judgment offered no enforceable directive mandating her reinstatement.
Speaking on AIT, Senator Natasha defended her continued service during the suspension, citing completed development projects and progress on key bills, particularly her proposed Gold Reserve Bill.
She warned that her exclusion from the Senate not only undermines representation for Kogi Central but also deepens the gender gap in the National Assembly, where the number of female senators has dropped from eight to just three.
In the meantime, Senator Natasha emphasized that she had remained active during her suspension, pursuing development projects and engaging federal agencies.
She cited recent milestones including the installation of solar-powered streetlights, groundbreaking ceremonies for smart markets in local government areas, and the distribution of hundreds of laptops to students at Meseta Memorial College.
Reaffirming her commitment to legislative priorities—especially the Gold Reserve Bill—she stated: “These are personal initiatives. I was hoping to finish the gold bill and move on to others like lithium and red mineral legislation. I can’t simply hand them over to others.”
She also stressed the broader implications of her absence: “By keeping me out of the chambers, the Senate is not just silencing Kogi Central—it’s denying Nigerian women and children representation. We are only three female senators now, down from eight.”
While hopeful for her eventual reinstatement, Senator Natasha remains committed to her duties, regardless of the challenges.
She expressed confidence in the judiciary and vowed to continue delivering on her mandate, inside or outside the Senate.
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