The National Assembly has taken a significant step towards reinstating suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by unsealing her office.
The Legal Observer has confirmed that her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was unsealed on Tuesday morning by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly, assisted by security personnel. This office had been locked since March 6, 2025, following the senator’s suspension from the Red Chamber.
A video shared on Tuesday shows Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, removing the red seal from the office door. “I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, hereby unseal the office. The office is hereby unsealed. Thank you,” he stated in the video.
In March, the Senate imposed a six-month suspension on Akpoti-Uduaghan, prohibiting her from participating in all activities of the 10th Senate due to alleged misconduct during a protest against the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20.
Although her suspension ended in September 2025, she has been unable to resume her duties due to ongoing legal disputes and opposition from Senate leadership. On July 4, the Federal High Court in Abuja deemed her suspension excessive and unconstitutional.
The senator had formally notified the upper chamber of her intention to return to duty after her suspension expired, but her request was rejected by the National Assembly.
It remains unclear whether this unsealing grants her full access to her office and the National Assembly premises, as the Senate has yet to issue a resolution on the matter. Additionally, it is uncertain if the embattled senator will join her colleagues when the Senate reconvenes for plenary on October 7.
