Senate Recess Confirms Full Suspension Period for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan - Thepodiummedia

From Protest to Power: Will Senator Natasha’s struggle redefine women’s political voice in Nigeria?

The gates of Nigeria’s National Assembly echoed with chants and raised placards last week, as dozens of supporters rallied behind Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding her immediate and unconditional return to the Senate chambers. At the heart of the protest was not just a legal battle—but a broader national conversation about gender, power, and the limits of legislative authority. The senator from Kogi Central, one of the few women in the …

Senate Recess Confirms Full Suspension Period for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan - Thepodiummedia

The Nigerian Senate has adjourned plenary until September 23, 2025, effectively ensuring that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will serve out her full six-month suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on March 6, 2025, following accusations of insubordination after she objected to a seat reassignment during a February 20 plenary. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, later found her guilty and recommended the penalty.…