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The Digest:
The National Assembly (NASS) has blocked the return of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting her six-month suspension remains in effect due to a pending legal case.

Key Points:
  • NASS has told Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan she cannot resume her legislative duties.
  • Her six-month suspension remains in effect as the case is still before the Court of Appeal.
  • The acting Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) confirmed this in a letter dated September 4, 2025.
  • The suspension, which began on March 6, 2025, will not be reviewed until the court delivers its final judgment.
  • The senator was suspended over a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio concerning seat arrangements.
  • The NASS bureaucracy states that it cannot take "administrative action" while the matter is subjudice.
  • The senator will be notified of the Senate’s decision once the issue is resolved.
This situation highlights the intricate interplay between legislative authority and judicial processes, raising questions about the balance of power and the limits of institutional reach in a democratic system.

Sources: Tribune Online, Channels TV