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The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, said her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers to inaugurate projects in Kogi State was in accordance with legislative protocol.
On Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan reached out to Akpabio and fellow lawmakers to participate in a project commissioning event in her state, two months after her suspension ended.
According to the senator, she sent a letter to the Senate through the presiding officer for announcement on the Senate floor, in line with parliamentary custom.
“Today, as is customary for announcements of such nature, I wrote a letter to the Senate through the presiding officer to the Senate President to read on the floor,” she said in a statement.
The lawmaker stressed that her choice demonstrated her dedication to due process and respect for the institution, noting that her focus on celebrating achievements and inaugurating projects was aimed at public service rather than seeking personal acclaim.
On February 20, Akpoti-Uduaghan had a contentious exchange with Akpabio regarding seating arrangements in the upper legislative chamber.
She subsequently accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, a charge that the Senate president rejected.
On March 6, the Senate imposed a six-month suspension on her following the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions’ approval of a report.
After completing her suspension and returning to the legislative chamber on September 24, the senator has gradually resumed her legislative duties.
