Politics

Senate under pressure to reinstate suspended Kogi senator

 

 

Senate under pressure to reinstate suspended Kogi senator

 

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Nigerian Senate to end the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, warning that the move violates constitutional guarantees and undermines the rule of law.

 

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended in March but formally notified the Clerk of the National Assembly of her intention to resume duties on 4 September.

 

In a statement on Tuesday, SERAP argued that no law prevents her from returning to the chamber while court proceedings are ongoing. “This travesty of justice must end,” the organisation said, accusing the Senate of using litigation as a pretext to keep her out.

 

The group also called for the immediate payment of all salaries and allowances withheld during her suspension.

 

 

 

Olayinka Babatunde

Recent Posts

Delta Condemns Alleged Assaults on Women at Ozoro Festival

The Delta State Government has condemned reports of harassment and sexual assault of women during…

14 hours ago

Eid-el-Fitr: Sustain Peace, Unity Beyond Ramadan, Wike Urges FCT Residents

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on residents of Abuja…

14 hours ago

ADC to Nigerians: Sustain Ramadan Virtues, Remain Hopeful Amid Economic Hardship

The African Democratic Congress has called on Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, to sustain the…

14 hours ago

Crisis brews in ADC as faction petitions US over alleged party hijack

9A leadership crisis is emerging in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a faction led…

14 hours ago

Gospel singer Judikay welcomes second child

Nigerian gospel singer Judikay has announced the birth of her second child, describing the baby…

14 hours ago

Eid-al-Fitr: Kwara Muslims hold first prayer after late Chief Imam

Muslim faithful across Kwara State gathered on Friday at the Ilorin Emirate Central Praying Ground…

14 hours ago