For six long months, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was forced into political silence. Her suspension was swift, brutal, and, according to the courts, unconstitutional. Today, that silence is broken. Natasha isn’t just walking back into the Senate; she’s walking back into a storm she didn’t create but one she intends to face head-on.
In an interview with Punch, Natasha’s counsel, Victor Giwa, disclosed that the Senator was on vacation in London but had already made plans to resume plenary alongside her colleagues when the Senate reconvenes on September 23.
The lawyer also stated that the Senate is ready to welcome Natasha and that no obstruction is expected upon her return.
He said, “Actually, she’s ready to resume her term. She’s in London. Everything is in place, and the six months have expired. The only thing left is her resumption.
“We have been told that even the leadership of the Senate is ready to welcome her. So that’s the situation at the moment. There is no obstacle at all.”
According to Giwa, with the expiration of the suspension on Saturday, September 7, 2025, pending legal disputes would not hinder Natasha’s return to the Senate.
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He added, “Everything will be resolved. Even the court cases will become like an academic exercise.”
From Exile to Victory
When Natasha was suspended earlier this year, many believed it was the end of her political momentum. She lost her office, her allowances, and her seat at the table. But instead of fading into irrelevance, she fought in the courts—and won.
The ruling that overturned her suspension was more than legal relief; it was a declaration that Nigeria’s democracy still has room for dissenting voices. Natasha’s comeback is no ordinary resumption. It’s a political rebirth.
The Clash Waiting to Happen
Her return puts her face-to-face with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, a man who once dismissed her as a nuisance. Their frosty relationship is now set to play out in full public view.
Will she challenge him directly? Or will she bide her time, building alliances quietly before striking? Either way, Abuja is bracing for tension.
Beyond Natasha: A Larger Reckoning
Her fight isn’t just personal. It represents a larger struggle for fairness, accountability, and the right to challenge the establishment. Natasha’s story is about resilience in the face of calculated silencing.
As she takes her seat again, Nigerians aren’t just watching a senator’s return. They’re watching whether one woman’s defiance can bend the arc of power in Abuja.
