The National Assembly says Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot yet resume her duties, despite her claim that her six-month suspension has expired.
In a letter dated September 4, the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Yahaya Danzaria, said her return was on hold because the matter is still before the Court of Appeal.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had earlier written to the Clerk, notifying the Assembly of her intention to resume work on September 4, the date she says her suspension officially ended.
But the clerk replied, saying the issue is still subjudice, and no administrative steps can be taken until the court rules and the Senate formally reviews the suspension.
