The National Assembly has officially reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, after being sealed for over six months. The reopening took place on Tuesday, with the Sergeant-at-Arms’ Deputy Director, Alabi Adedeji, personally removing the red seal and unlocking Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing, signaling the senator’s reinstatement.
Senator Natasha’s office had been locked since March 6, 2025, following her suspension from the Senate over allegations of misconduct during her protest against Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to relocate her seat on February 20. The six-month suspension had sparked widespread debate among her supporters, who argued that her actions were within her rights as a lawmaker.
The reopening marks a significant step toward her full return to legislative duties, as her supporters and constituents from Kogi Central have continued to call for her reinstatement and recognition within the 10th Senate. Videos of the unsealing quickly circulated online, with many interpreting the move as a symbolic end to a period of political tension within the upper chamber.
