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The Digest:

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally invited Senate President Godswill Akpabio and fellow lawmakers to a project commissioning in Kogi Central, framing the move as a procedural gesture. In a statement clarifying her intent, she emphasized a commitment to due process, signaling a strategic re-engagement after her recent six-month suspension.

Key Points:
  • The invitation was sent through official legislative channels.
  • Akpoti-Uduaghan stated it was a customary procedural act.
  • She aims to celebrate achievements without "celebrating in isolation."
  • This follows her high-profile suspension in March.
  • The suspension stemmed from a debate and harassment allegations against Akpabio.
  • She has actively resumed duties since returning on September 24.
  • She recently sponsored a bill to establish a National Centre for Autism.
The gesture navigates the complex terrain of political reconciliation and institutional protocol, demonstrating how public service must often proceed despite underlying tensions.

Sources: The Cable