Controversy of the plenary polling station of Senator Natasha: CNA clarifies the admission requirements

Controversy of the plenary polling station of Senator Natasha: CNA clarifies the admission requirements

By Raphael Ekpang

Abuja (basic reporter) The employee of the employee of the National Assembly clarified its position on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Undughan and attempted the resumption of legislative duties.

This was contained in a press declaration issued by the office on Monday 15 September 2025, which was made available to basic journalists.

The employee office clarified that the employee serves rigorously as an administrative arm of the legislator and does not have the authority to review, reverse or interpret the Senate decisions. Adding that the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal and no Court order has been issued to reverse or change the suspension.

“The attention of the employee’s office of the National Assembly was attracted to widespread media relationships and public comments on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Auduaghan, his attempt to resume legislative duties. And the subsequent correspondence of his legal representatives, MJ Numa & Partners L.LP.

“In light of these developments, it is necessary to clarify the role of employee to the National Assembly on the matter.

The employee office acts strictly as an administrative arm, providing support for the Senate in accordance with their resolutions, permanent orders and provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). The employee does not have the authority to review, reverse or interpret the Senate decisions. “

Remember that Senator Natasha was suspended for six months from the Senate on March 6, 2025. And by September 6, he should have resumed his legislative functions, but the circumstances surrounding the entire episode made almost impossible for his recovery this month or in the near future.

As he responds to the legal threats of the legal team of Senator Natasha, the officer’s office claims to have acted within the legitimate administrative limits and in the faithful compliance of the right trial.

“With our dismay, the employee’s office received a letter from the legal representatives of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Undughan (MJ Numa & Sourner Li.P), accusing this overcoming office and threatening legal and disciplinary actions. While the office respects the right of the parts of the time.

“It should be emphasized that the determination of the fact that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Auduaghan may resume his legal duties by law without further or new resolution of the Senate following the expiry of his six-month suspension resides exclusively with the Senate and not with the employee of the employee at the National Assembly.

“The employee office is guided by the principles of constitutionalism, by institutional respect and the state of law.

The public is invited to remain patient and allow appropriate institutions; including the Senate and the Courts – a

download their constitutional responsibilities. “The declaration said.