The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian Senate to promptly reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and permit her to resume her legislative responsibilities.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, SERAP emphasized that the suspension of the Kogi Central lawmaker, which began in March, has concluded and should not be prolonged under any circumstances.
“There is no law in Nigeria that prevents the resumption of her legislative duties pending the hearing and determination of the case(s) in court. This travesty of justice must end,” it said.
The organization accused the Senate of using pending court cases as an excuse to bar Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return.
It warned that such an action undermined the rule of law, stressing that the senator, who had formally notified the Clerk of the National Assembly of her intention to resume on September 4, must be allowed back to the chamber.
The rights group also demanded the immediate payment of all her outstanding salaries and allowances for the duration of the suspension.
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