Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has returned to her office in the National Assembly after being granted access.
This followed the unsealing of her office in the National Assembly Complex by the Sergeant at Arms of the National Assembly, along with a combined team of security operatives, on Tuesday.
The development led to mild drama at the complex on Tuesday following Natasha’s arrival.
The lawmaker, dressed in black, arrived at about 2:30 pm, in the company of her supporters, shortly after the Sergeant-at-Arms announced the reopening of her office, which had been sealed for months.
However, her entry was initially resisted by some security operatives who prevented her from accessing the main building.
The Senate is currently on recess and is expected to resume plenary on October 7, 2025.
The unsealing of Natasha’s office is an indication that the suspended lawmaker may soon resume her official duties as a senator, as lawmakers prepares to resume plenary.
Natasha had made an allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
The office had remained locked for six months, following Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension by the senate in March, over alleged violations of its standing rules.
Her suspension had sparked widespread reactions, with many, particularly civil society organisations and opposition politicians, condemning the senate’s action.
She approached the court in July over the matter and made an unsuccessful attempt to resume sitting.
