Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension and the Heated Controversy

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Ikenna Ukwa


The Nigerian Senate unanimously voted to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) for six months, citing a breach of its standing orders and unbecoming conduct. The suspension, which took effect on Thursday, March 6, 2025, stems from a row with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, initially sparked by a disagreement over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber.


The Senate’s decision, reached without a single dissenting vote from the 108 senators, followed the submission of a report by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions.

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