Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reaffirmed her resolve to resume legislative duties on July 22, declaring that her six-month suspension is nearing its legal end.
In an interview with AIT, the Kogi Central lawmaker cited the Senate’s expected recess as a critical timing factor that renders any further resistance to her return both unnecessary and unlawful.
According to her, “I’m going to be there live to attend. 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.”
The Senator pointed out that the judiciary had already clarified its stance regarding the suspension, and there is no constitutional basis to extend or re-enforce it.
She emphasized that the principle of justice should prevail, particularly when the duration of the disciplinary action is coming to a close during a legislative recess.
Natasha also alluded to the principle of double jeopardy, previously stating that one cannot be punished twice for the same issue. Her statement comes at a time when many Nigerians have expressed concern over what they view as political marginalization and undue punishment of vocal lawmakers.
Her unwavering stance has earned her significant support on social media and among civil society groups, many of whom view her as a symbol of resistance against political intimidation.
As the Senate prepares to go on recess, attention now shifts to whether the leadership will adhere to the law and allow Senator Natasha to return without further confrontation.
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