Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the woman who rode the surprise wave to the Nigerian Senate—thought her six-month suspension was over. She filed her return paperwork. She was ready. The public breathed easier.
But then, the bureaucracy spoke: “You can’t resume yet”. A letter from the Acting Clerk of the National Assembly declared her matter sub judice—still tied up in the Court of Appeal—and blocked her return.
That’s not just bad politics. It’s democracy in suspended animation.
PDP STRIKES BACK
The PDP didn’t just refute the clerk—they erupted. In a statement, they labeled the move “a calculated attempt” by the APC-controlled Senate to silence one of their few strongest opposition voices.
* PDP accused the Senate leadership of violating the Nigerian Constitution and Senate rules.
* They warned the move threatens not just women’s voices, but democracy itself.
* And they called on Natasha to ignore the letter, prepare to resume, and reclaim her constitutional seat
THE DRAMA IT UNFOLDS
From a misunderstood seat reassignment to sexual harassment allegations—Natasha’s clash with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is more than procedural. It’s political, personal, and emblematic of a larger crackdown on dissent in the National Assembly.
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PDP finally had enough. They’re demanding truth: “Let her in, period. Stop this charade.” The global media, watchdogs, and democracy partners are being urged to step in. Because, they say, this is a crossroads for Nigeria’s democratic path.
Smoke or Fire?
If Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is barred, it won’t just be a legal postponement—it will be a red flag. Nigeria is watching, and people will not forget if democracy is delayed on procedural whims.
Let this be a reckoning—not a resignation.
