Supporters March Alongside Natasha To Celebrate Reopened Office

A group of supporters gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the reopening of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office at the National Assembly.

The group, waving banners and chanting slogans, marched toward the Assembly complex, showing solidarity with the Senator who has faced significant hurdles in recent months.

Earlier in the day, the Senator was accompanied by her supporters from the FCT High Court, where she had been involved in a defamation case filed by the Federal Government.

The suit was brought on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, and concerns statements made by Akpoti-Uduaghan that the government and her accusers claim were damaging to their reputations.

The unsealing of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, took place earlier on Tuesday.

Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, was present to oversee the process.

The action marked a significant moment for the Senator as it may clear the way for her return to the Senate when plenary resumes on October 7, 2025.

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The office had been sealed for the past six months following the Senator’s suspension in March 2025 by the Senate over alleged violations of its standing rules.

Her suspension sparked controversy, with civil society organisations and opposition politicians criticising the Senate’s decision.

Seeking justice, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan turned to the courts in July, hoping for a swift resolution, but her efforts to return to the Senate chamber were unsuccessful at that time.

Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, the Senator completed her six-month suspension in September, during which she had maintained a firm resolve to resume her duties.

After serving out her suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan sent a formal letter to the Senate informing them of her intention to return to her position.

While the Senate acknowledged her letter, they stated that no action would be taken on it until the conclusion of her court case.

In a response, the Senate emphasised that “the matter remains sub judice,” and, as such, administrative steps to facilitate her return could not be taken until the judicial process is complete.

Her suspension, which began on March 6, 2025, will only be reviewed after the Court of Appeal delivers its verdict.

The situation remains in flux, with both political and legal implications, but the unsealing of her office represents a critical development in the Senator’s ongoing efforts to resume her seat in the Senate.