The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, returned to the Senate chamber on Tuesday October 7th after serving a six-month suspension imposed earlier this year.
Natasha, a first-time lawmaker and vocal advocate for women and youth empowerment, had been suspended in April following a heated confrontation during plenary. Her reinstatement followed reconciliation moves within the Senate leadership aimed at fostering unity.
Upon her return, Senator Natasha was warmly received by colleagues, with some lawmakers describing her comeback as a victory for dialogue and inclusion. In her remarks, she pledged to redouble her legislative efforts and represent her constituency with renewed vigor.
Her return has sparked mixed reactions in Kogi Central, where many of her supporters had earlier protested the suspension, calling it politically motivated.
