The Senate has maintained that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, remains under suspension, defending its decision to deny her entry into the chamber on Tuesday.
Akpoti-Uduaghan had arrived at the National Assembly complex to resume legislative duties, citing a court ruling that allegedly nullified her six-month suspension. However, security personnel prevented her from accessing the chamber, reportedly acting on directives from higher authorities.
Reacting to the incident, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of politicizing the situation and turning it into a publicity stunt.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Adaramodu said, “The National Assembly is a place for lawmaking, not a stage for skit-making or content creation. What began as a dramatic episode has now evolved into a full-blown series.”
He further argued that court decisions must be enforced through proper legal channels, stating that litigants are not permitted to execute court orders by themselves.
“Even when someone secures a judgment, there are designated officers like court bailiffs who are responsible for enforcing such rulings. What we are witnessing here is a continuation of theatrics by our colleague,” he said.
Despite Akpoti-Uduaghan’s insistence that the court had quashed her suspension, the Senate has yet to formally acknowledge the ruling or reinstate her.
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