The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central.
Her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was reopened on Tuesday morning by the Sergeant-at-Arms with the help of security personnel. It had been sealed since March 6, 2025, following her suspension from the Senate.
In a video shared on Tuesday, Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, was seen removing the red seal.
“I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, hereby unseal the office. The office is hereby unsealed. Thank you,” he announced.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months in March after clashing with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the reassignment of her seat. She was also barred from participating in all Senate activities.
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Although her suspension officially ended in September, she was unable to resume her duties due to legal battles and resistance from the Senate leadership.
On July 4, the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that her suspension was “excessive and unconstitutional.”
Despite this, the National Assembly previously rejected her request to return to work.
It is still unclear whether the reopening of her office means she can fully resume her duties. The Senate has not yet issued a resolution on her status. Lawmakers are expected to reconvene for plenary on October 7.