Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has threatened to file a suit of court contempt against the clerk of the National Assembly if he does not allowed her to resume her legislative duties by September 15.
The senator conveyed the warning in a letter dated September 10 and signed by her lawyer, Michael Numa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
“Take notice that failure to comply by Monday, 15th September 2025, will leave us with no alternative but to initiate proceedings against you personally and in your official capacity,” the letter stated.
Numa said the CNA’s alleged refusal to obey an existing court judgment was against the law and the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
The SAN added that the proposed legal steps could include contempt charges, disciplinary action, and holding the CNA responsible for instigating a breach of the peace.
“We strongly advise that you reconsider your untenable stance and comply with the Constitution and extant judicial orders,” he wrote.
The development comes after an earlier letter from the acting clerk, Yahaya Danzaria, informed Akpoti-Uduaghan that she could not resume because the matter of her suspension was still before the court.
