The Senate is considering suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following an investigation by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which found her in violation of Senate rules.

According to the committee’s recommendations, presented by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, the suspension is set to take effect on March 6, 2025. During this period, Senator Natasha’s office will be sealed, she will be denied access to the National Assembly premises, and both her salary and those of her legislative aides will be withheld.

Additionally, the committee advised that she be barred from representing Nigeria in any official capacity as a senator. It further stated that she may submit a written apology for Senate review, which could influence her suspension.

The Senate is expected to vote on the committee’s recommendations. If approved, Senator Natasha will be stripped of all legislative privileges for the duration of her suspension.

This development marks the latest escalation in the ongoing dispute between Senator Natasha and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The conflict initially stemmed from a disagreement over seating arrangements but later escalated after Senator Natasha accused Akpabio of sexual harassment.

However, on Wednesday, the same committee dismissed her petition alleging abuse of office, sexual harassment, and obstruction of legislative duties. Senator Imasuen, representing Edo South, deemed the petition “dead on arrival” and unfit for Senate deliberation, despite it being signed by her constituents.

Undeterred, Senator Natasha resubmitted the petition during Thursday’s plenary session. When asked if the matter was in court, she responded in the negative. She was subsequently directed to submit it to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for further investigation.

The committee is expected to examine the case over four weeks and present its findings to the Senate