Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central district, has reaffirmed her intention to resume her Senate duties on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in line with a court judgment.
This decision comes despite an appeal filed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Addressing newsmen in her Ihima hometown in Kogi State, Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed confidence in her return to the Senate, stating, “I have pretty much two months more before the six months expire.
“However, I have written to the Senate again telling them that I’m resuming on the 22nd, which is on Tuesday, by the special grace of God.”
The Senator emphasized the importance of her legislative duties, including lawmaking, oversight, and representation.
She noted, “Every senator has three major functions. Legislative — which is the creation of laws and review of treaties.
“Then we have oversight — which is to oversee ministers and agencies. And then the third is representation — which I’m doing.”
Despite her suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan continued to work for her constituents, saying, “I did mention that every senator has… I identify the problems and the challenges of my community, and I make sure I present them and have them captured in the federal budget. And I have done pretty well with that”.