“I Owe No One An Apology” — Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Storms Senate After Six-Month Suspension

ABUJA — The National Assembly came alive with drama on Tuesday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) returned to her office after serving a six-month suspension, defiantly declaring that she owes the Senate no apology.

Speaking with journalists shortly after gaining access to her office, Akpoti-Uduaghan described her suspension as an act of “gross injustice” and insisted that no amount of political pressure would force her into an apology.

“I am still waiting for the official letter because it is very important to understand the conditions they might set illegally concerning this,” she said. “I read in the papers that the Senate leadership met yesterday, and the minority leader, Sen. Abba Moro, would reportedly present a motion on October 7 calling on me to apologise. But I ask — apologise for what? You cannot apologise for injustice.”

The fiery lawmaker stressed that her suspension was unconstitutional and warned that forcing her to apologise would amount to compounding illegality.

“So, if they are expecting me to apologise, I’m sorry, I don’t have those words. This is one illegality upon another, and I think Nigerians must begin to reject such abuse of power,” she declared.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, called on Nigerians not to lose faith in democracy despite the political turbulence.

“Let Nigerians know that the future is bright; we cannot give up hope. Our democracy is evolving, and I trust that as we march towards 2027, we will be able to take actions that will be worthwhile. Patriotically, we have a country to save,” she added.

Her bold stance is expected to reignite debates within the Senate as lawmakers prepare to resume plenary in October, with political observers watching closely whether the upper chamber will escalate the confrontation or back down in the face of public scrutiny.