The Nigerian Senate has recommended that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, issue a formal written apology regarding her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The recommendation was made public during Thursday’s plenary by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.
Additionally, the Senate dismissed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims that Akpabio had been stifling her voice within the chamber, calling the allegations “frivolous.”
Other resolutions include A six-month suspension from all legislative activities, effective March 6, 2025, Immediate return of all Senate properties in her possession, A directive that she must refrain from being present at the legislative chamber during her suspension period.
This decision follows a heated altercation in the Senate last Thursday, when Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the reassignment of her seat by Akpabio. Upon arrival at the session, she discovered her nameplate had been removed, and her seat had been reassigned, leading her to demand an explanation for what she considered an unjustified action.
