Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has been embroiled in a legal and political dispute following her suspension by the Nigerian Senate. The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled the six-month suspension excessive and ordered her immediate recall to the Senate. The court also fined her N5 million for contempt related to a satirical apology posted on Facebook. Despite the court ruling, the Senate has set conditions for her reinstatement and has refused to reinstate her pending receipt and review of the certified court judgment. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed the court's decision, challenging the order for her recall. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan announced her intention to resume legislative duties on July 22, 2025, but was barred from entering the National Assembly complex by security operatives deployed ahead of her planned return. This blockade has drawn criticism from civil society groups and legal counsel urging the Senate to comply with the court ruling. The senator has vowed to take the Senate leadership to the appellate court over the denial of access. The dispute has caused tensions within the Senate, including a reported shouting match between Senate President Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi. Meanwhile, the Senate has removed Akpoti-Uduaghan as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. The ongoing legal battle and political standoff continue to unfold amid calls for due process and adherence to judicial decisions.