Akpabio Removes Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Senate Committee Chair

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced the removal of suspended senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations.

During Thursday’s plenary session, Akpabio named Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new chairman of the committee, replacing Akpoti-Uduaghan, whose leadership had been uncertain following her suspension.

Earlier in February, Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Content and reassigned to the Diaspora and NGOs Committee in a minor reshuffle.

While no official reason was provided for her latest replacement, it is believed to be linked to her suspension. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court had ordered her reinstatement, directing her to tender an apology to the Senate for her conduct.

However, the Senate has stated that it is yet to receive a certified true copy of the court judgment. Meanwhile, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has not yet submitted the required apology.