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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate Reinstatement Sparks Legal Showdown

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate reinstatement blocked as lawmaker challenges Senate’s defiance of Federal High Court ruling on her unconstitutional suspension

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate reinstatement has sparked a constitutional crisis after the Kogi Central Senator was denied access to the Senate chambers on Tuesday.

Also read: Natasha Akpoti Trial Integrity Debate Sparks National Outcry Over Political Ethics

This follows a Federal High Court ruling on 4 July 2025, which declared her six-month suspension unlawful and ordered her immediate return to legislative duties.

The senator, who arrived at the National Assembly on 22 July to resume work, met a heavy presence of armed security at the entrance.

Her attempt to enter was blocked, despite two formal letters notifying the Senate of her planned return.

“It’s about me and a duly elected senator walking into the chambers to resume my constituted duties as I was elected and mandated by the good people of Kogi Central and INEC,” she told reporters.

The court’s decision, which invalidated her suspension, had been widely viewed as a reaffirmation of the rule of law. But Akpoti-Uduaghan criticised the Senate’s refusal to comply.

“The Senate, under the leadership of Akpabio, have decided to become lawbreakers,” she stated. “They denied entrance into the chambers to resume my team.”

She highlighted the constitutional implications, referencing Section 318 of the 1999 Constitution to define judicial decisions.

She explained that a “decision” included recommendations and other legal pronouncements, not only orders.

Backing her argument further, she cited Section 287, Subsection 3, which obliges all authorities in Nigeria to comply with decisions of competent courts.

Akpoti-Uduaghan also addressed the Senate’s legal response, showing reporters that the appeal was not from the institution itself.

“It is clear that it is not the National Assembly, nor is it the Senate. It’s [Senator Akpabio] himself,” she revealed, pointing out that Akpabio included the Senate and the Ethics Committee in his appeal.

This move, she said, exposes internal divisions within the legislative arm.

Observers say the confrontation raises urgent concerns about legislative independence, judicial compliance, and gender representation in Nigerian politics.

Also read: Agbakoba issues second ultimatum to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to retract “False” harassment claim against Akpabio

As the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate reinstatement battle continues, legal and constitutional experts are watching closely.

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Nasir El-Rufai Granted Bail by Federal High Court

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