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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has issued a legal ultimatum to the Clerk of the National Assembly, warning of imminent court proceedings if she is prevented from resuming her legislative duties on Monday. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • The senator's counsel, Michael Numa (SAN), sent a letter dated September 10 giving until Monday for compliance
  • The clerk had previously blocked her resumption citing an ongoing appeal case
  • Legal actions being considered include contempt charges and disciplinary measures against the clerk
  • The letter accuses the clerk of violating the constitution and judicial orders
  • This follows the senator's six-month suspension which she claims has expired
  • The National Assembly bureaucracy maintains the suspension remains valid pending appeal
  • The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions between legislative authority and judicial orders
The standoff represents a critical test of institutional compliance with court judgments in Nigeria's democracy.


Sources: Nigerian Tribune