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Senate suspends Natasha for six months amid power clash with Akpabio

by Editorial Team
6 March 2025
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The Nigerian Senate has made a dramatic and controversial move: suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following her public dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The decision has sparked heated debate and raised questions about power dynamics and institutional discipline within the National Assembly.

The suspension came on Thursday after the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct accused Senator Natasha of “total violation” of the Senate Standing Rules (2023 as amended) and of bringing the presiding officer and the entire Nigerian Senate to public opprobrium. Reading the committee’s recommendations, Senate President Akpabio made the announcement that sent shockwaves through the chamber.

Despite efforts by some senators to reduce the suspension period to three months, a majority vote upheld the initial six-month penalty. The decision was swift and decisive, underscoring the chamber’s resolve to enforce its rules but not without controversy.

The implications of this suspension are severe. Senator Natasha’s office will be locked, her access to the National Assembly premises barred, and her salaries, along with those of her legislative aides, withdrawn for the duration of the suspension. She will also be prohibited from representing Nigeria in any official capacity.

There remains a possible path to reconciliation. The Senate ruled that the suspension could be lifted or reduced if Senator Natasha tenders a written apology.

“For the Senate to consider lifting this suspension or reducing the tenure of the suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shall submit a written apology to the Senate before her reconsideration by the Nigerian Senate,” Akpabio said on Thursday from the Red Chamber.

The drama didn’t end with the announcement. Following her suspension, Senator Natasha was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms — but not before making a defiant statement.

“This injustice will not be sustained,” she declared, her voice echoing across the chamber.

As the dust settles, the Senate’s decision leaves Nigerians divided. Is this a necessary enforcement of institutional discipline, or a political maneuver against a vocal and defiant lawmaker?

Source: Ripples

Tags: General News

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