During an interview with AIT from 2:20, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reiterated her determination to return to the Senate chamber on July 22, despite ongoing resistance. She emphasized that the court had already made a binding decision and warned that time was running out on her suspension period.
According to her, the Senate is expected to proceed on recess very soon—possibly within the next week—meaning that by the time the chamber reconvenes, her six-month suspension will have expired.
“I’m going to be there live to attend,” Natasha declared. “But I also know that the Senate will be going on recess very soon, maybe most likely next week or two months. That means by the time the Senate resumes, my six months will have lapsed, and I’ll go back. I’ll resume, and I don’t hope there’ll be any more resistance.”
Senator Natasha further explained that her resolve to return was not merely symbolic but rooted in constitutional authority and judicial backing. She believes that continued delay or opposition to her resumption would reflect poorly on the Senate’s respect for the rule of law and judicial independence. Her position, she noted, is also informed by legal consultations and her understanding of the legislature’s internal rules.
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