The Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has resumed duties at her office in the National Assembly complex, Abuja.
The senator arrived around 12:30 p.m. with a crowd of supporters waving Nigerian flags.
Security operatives at the main gate, however, barred the supporters from entering and later dispersed them with teargas, but Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan and a few aides were eventually allowed access into the building.
On gaining entry, she proceeded to her office in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing and took her seat, just hours after the National Assembly management unsealed the office.
Addressing journalists, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan declared she had no apologies to make and affirmed that she had resumed her duties.
“I am actually worried as to what apology they expect from me. You cannot apologise for an injustice. The document that led to my illegal suspension, which was read by Senator Neda Imasuen, originated from the office of the Senate President.
The signatures attached were merely attendance sheets, not endorsements. That makes the entire process fraudulent,” she said.
As of press time, the National Assembly management had yet to issue a formal statement on whether she has been officially cleared to resume.
(Premium Times)
