Natasha Akpoti Denied Access To National Assembly

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been denied access to the National Assembly complex.

Naija News reports that the embattled Senator, facing a legal battle with the Senate and the Federal Government, had vowed to resume plenary today, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in defiance of her ongoing suspension.

A video shared online captured Natasha’s convoy being stopped and denied entry into the National Assembly premises.

Senator Natasha, who was inside a black car, was also stopped by security operatives at the first gate of the National Assembly.

After a few minutes, Senator Natasha alighted from her vehicle and walked into the National Assembly premises in Abuja, accompanied by her supporters, including human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu.

She was stopped again at the 2nd gate and asked to turn back, but the Senator and her supporters made their way past the checkpoint only to meet a locked gate.

Despite attempts to gain entry, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and her team of supporters were denied access.

The supporters later left, with the lawmaker expressing displeasure over the move.

Natasha said that she will consult her legal team to determine the next steps and vowed to resume once the Senate, expected to go for a two-month recess, resumes.