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The Senate Cannot Continue to Deny Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumption After Serving the Six Months Suspension – Former Kogi Attorney General, Benjamin Ikani

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Last updated: 2025/09/17 at 7:28 AM
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The Senate Cannot Continue to Deny Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumption After Serving the Six Months Suspension – Former Kogi Attorney General, Benjamin Ikani

Former Kogi State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Benjamin Ikani, has stated that it is unlawful for the Senate to refuse Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resumption after serving her six-month suspension.

In an interview with Chief Olugbemi Femi and Douglas Ahiaba in Abuja, Ikani emphasized that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, being a lawyer himself, should not allow politics to undermine the country’s legal system.

According to Ikani, Section 68 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) outlines specific circumstances under which a Senator’s seat can become vacant, such as resignation, death, recall, or a court decision invalidating their election.

Stressed that since Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension commenced on March 6, 2025, and expired on September 3, 2025, her right to resume her seat is automatic

Ikani noted that the Senate’s reliance on the sub judice rule to deny Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resumption might be considered a misuse, pointed out that the rule aims to prevent prejudice to active court cases, not extend a suspension beyond its specified period.

He said the Senate is not only denying Senator Apoti-Uduaghan the opportunity to perform her duties as a senator for her constituents, who elected her, but also denying the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District representation at the Senate.

He said If Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan challenges her exclusion in court, the court would likely rule in her favor, declaring her exclusion unlawful and ordering her immediate reinstatement.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has stated that it lacks the power to allow Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duties, citing the Senate’s authority to determine her status.

The Clerk’s office emphasized that any change in her status would require either a fresh Senate resolution or a definitive court order.

As the matter unfolds, the Senate’s decision to deny Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resumption, citing the sub judice rule, may face legal challenges.

The outcome will depend on the court’s interpretation of the Constitution and the National Assembly’s powers.

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