Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, will return to the National Assembly later this month following the expiration of her six-month suspension.

Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed that the lawmaker, who is currently on vacation in London, has concluded plans to rejoin plenary when the Senate reconvenes on September 23.

“Actually, she’s ready to resume her term. She’s in London. Everything is in place, and the six months have expired. The only thing left is her resumption,” Giwa told reporters, adding that the Senate leadership had indicated no opposition to her return.

Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on March 6 over allegations of insubordination after she refused to accept a change to her designated seat during plenary. The suspension,

based on recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, also stripped her of aides, office privileges, and salaries.

The senator, however, has consistently linked her ordeal to her petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, an allegation the Senate dismissed.

 She subsequently challenged her suspension in court and claimed victory, though the Senate insisted she would serve out the full six-month penalty.

Her bid to return in July ended in a standoff when security operatives barred her entry despite the presence of supporters.

With the suspension period now elapsed, her legal team insists there are no remaining hurdles. “Even the court cases will become like an academic exercise,” Giwa noted.

Attempts to get the Senate leadership’s official reaction were unsuccessful as calls and messages to Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu and Akpabio’s media aide went unanswered.