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By Lizzy Chirkpi
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has slammed embattled Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of transforming her bid to return to the Senate into a theatrical display fit for social media.
Speaking during a live appearance on a national television, Adaramodu dismissed Natasha’s attempt to resume plenary as “content creation and political drama, rather than a legitimate legislative move.
“We are lawmakers, not actors. The National Assembly is not a stage for skit-making or reality TV,” Adaramodu declared. “This entire saga has morphed into a full-blown season film. Initially, it looked like just another episode of content creation, but it has become a disturbing spectacle.”
The Senate spokesperson maintained that regardless of any purported court ruling, due process must be followed before such orders can take effect within the Senate.
“Even when someone obtains a judgment, they can’t enforce it themselves,” he explained. “There are legal procedures, including court bailiffs and official notifications, that must be observed. No individual can just walk in and claim enforcement.”
Recall that Natasha had claimed that her suspension was overturned by a valid court ruling, insisting that she had every right to resume her legislative duties. However, the Senate has neither acknowledged the court’s decision nor issued any official communication regarding her status.
Adaramodu insisted that Nigerians could see through what he described as a choreographed performance by the Kogi lawmaker.
“I know Nigerians are discerning enough to understand that what’s unfolding is yet another scripted drama. We will not be co-opted into it,” he said.
The controversy over Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and her disputed return continues to stir political tension, as legal experts and constituents await clarity on the Senate’s final stance.