Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially informed the Senate of her intention to return to work on July 15, following a court judgment that nullified her six-month suspension.
In a letter dated July 11, sent through her legal representatives, M.J Numa & Partners LLP, the Kogi Central lawmaker urged the Senate to act in line with the Federal High Court’s decision which found her suspension unlawful. The letter, signed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Michael Jonathan Numa, emphasized that the suspension violated her constitutional rights and those of her constituents to be represented.
The court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, had ruled that the Senate’s decision was excessive and went against Section 63 of the 1999 Constitution, which outlines the responsibilities of elected lawmakers.
Quoting directly from the ruling, the legal team described the Senate’s action as “overreaching” and inconsistent with the law, and demanded that Akpoti-Uduaghan be reinstated without delay.
The letter called on Senate leadership to honour the judgment and take all necessary steps to enable the senator resume her legislative duties immediately.
