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The lawmaker was accompanied by a handful of activists and loyalists, including Aisha Yesufu, who was spotted in the gallery, while others weren\u2019t allowed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She walked into the Senate chamber and made her way to her seat and after exchanging pleasantries with a few senators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Akpoti-Uduaghan\u2019s return marks the end of a suspension that had generated widespread public debate earlier in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lawmaker was suspended in March 2025 for six months over alleged misconduct during her protest against the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following her suspension, her office\u2014located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing\u2014had been locked since March 6, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it was recently unsealed by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, paving the way for her return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Akpoti-Uduaghan had described Akpabio as a \u201cdictator\u201d when she was allowed into her office two weeks ago after serving her suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plenary recorded a significant turnout of lawmakers, indicating a full return to legislative business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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