Suspended lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has written a formal letter to the Senate, informing the leadership of her plan to return to work on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Her notice follows a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that declared her six-month suspension unconstitutional.
The court held that removing her from duty for such a long time went against the rights of the people she was elected to represent.
The judgment was delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, who described the Senate’s action as going beyond what the law allows.
In response to the ruling, Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her legal representatives, M.J Numa & Partners LLP, wrote to the Senate and attached the court’s decision.
The letter, dated July 11, demanded that the lawmakers act on the judgment and allow her to resume her role immediately.
The legal team also pointed to Section 63 of the 1999 Constitution, which they said protects her right to continue serving her constituents.
The lawyers asked the Senate to take all steps needed to ensure she returns to legislative activities without delay.
The court order, which faulted the suspension as being without legal backing, is seen as a win for the senator and a test for the Senate’s willingness to obey judicial decisions.
As it stands, all eyes are now on the Senate to see if it will comply before the stated resumption date.
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