Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has announced her intention to return to the Senate on Tuesday, July 22, asserting that her suspension is no longer legally sustainable following a court decision in her favor.

In a letter addressed to the Senate leadership, Akpoti-Uduaghan reaffirmed her commitment to resuming legislative duties, despite an ongoing appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawmaker insisted that the court’s pronouncement was more than just an order—it was a definitive ruling that restored her mandate.

“I have about two months left before the six-month suspension lapses. However, I’ve informed the Senate that I will be back on the 22nd, by God’s grace,” she stated. “The court has made a clear decision on the matter, not just an order as some claim.”

Her suspension, she said, has severely limited her capacity to perform critical legislative functions, particularly the ability to sponsor bills and motions. She emphasized that returning to the Senate would allow her to fulfill her responsibilities to her constituents in the short time left.

While Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s planned return has received both support and resistance, her stance aligns with growing calls for clarity and fairness in legislative disciplinary processes.

Earlier, the Clerk of the National Assembly reportedly advised that she await further Senate action regarding her recall, but that hasn’t deterred her from planning to re-enter the chamber next week.

Several political figures, including Senator Seriake Dickson, have expressed support for her return, arguing that due process must be respected and upheld in the legislature. The situation continues to attract attention amid broader debates over parliamentary discipline, judicial authority, and constitutional rights of elected representatives.