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The Digest:

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the unsealing of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office as a triumph of reason over tyranny, linking the development to broader democratic concerns ahead of the 2027 elections. The opposition leader argued that the suspension of Natasha, Governor Sim Fubara, and Rivers lawmakers reflects a pattern of institutional weaponization by the Tinubu administration to undermine democracy.

Key Points:
  • Atiku Abubakar welcomed the unsealing of Senator Natasha’s National Assembly office.
  • He stated that “when we stand together, we can triumph over tyranny.”
  • Atiku linked the event to the suspensions in Rivers State and alleged harassment of opposition figures.
  • Senator Natasha resumed duties on Tuesday after serving a six-month suspension.
  • The Senate had insisted her return awaited court resolution, but management unsealed the office.
  • Supporters cheered as she moved from an FCT High Court appearance to the NASS complex.
  • The PDP senator’s suspension in March was over an alleged violation of Senate rules.
The statement frames the legislative incident within a larger political narrative, positioning it as a symbolic victory for democratic resilience against perceived executive overreach.

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