US EditionNigeria: Drama As Security Denies Senator Natasha Foot-and-Mouth Disease Entry Into National Assembly
ABUJA, NIGERIA, JUL 22 – Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan defied a six-month suspension deemed unconstitutional by a court, but was barred entry by security as the Senate insists no binding reinstatement order exists.
- On Tuesday, July 22, security personnel at the National Assembly in Abuja barred suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the complex, despite her arrival accompanied by numerous supporters.
- Her six-month suspension, imposed due to alleged misconduct during the February 20, 2025 plenary, was challenged in court, which determined that the Senate exceeded its authority by enforcing the penalty and ordered her reinstatement; however, the Senate has not complied with this directive.
- Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan condemned the Senate for contempt of court, described heavy police presence as intimidation, and vowed to resume her duties while activists like Aisha Yesufu pledged support.
- Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu warned her to stay away, claiming she has not complied with court directives including a N5 million fine and public apologies, while Senate President Akpabio argued courts cannot interfere in parliamentary affairs.
- The event highlighted tensions over the suspension's constitutionality, the Senate's disregard for court rulings, and calls from civil society for transparent investigations into both the suspension and harassment allegations.
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