The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has explained why she postponed her resumption at the Senate.
On Tuesday, tension was high at the National Assembly, with security beefed up, owing to Natasha’s earlier vow to resume plenary in line with a recent court judgement.
However, the Senator said based on legal advice and respect for procedures, she decided to stay action pending when she gets the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the judgment.
She made this disclosure during an interview she granted to the African Independent Television, AIT.
Speaking in defence of her activities outside the chambers while her suspension lasted, Natasha explained that she spent most of her time reaching out to constituents through the provision of democratic dividends in line with her avowed commitment to several constituency projects as well as making progress on her flagship, 'Gold Reserve Bill'.
“I remained active throughout. These are personal initiatives—I was hoping to finish the gold bill and move on to others like lithium and red mineral legislation. I can’t simply hand them over to others," she said.
She reiterated her commitment and determination to continue with her legislative functions and commitment to the development of not only Kogi Central but Nigeria as a whole.
While she remains hopeful of a timely return to the Red Chamber, Natasha vowed to continue delivering on her mandate, inside or outside the Senate.
“I believe in the judiciary, I’m not giving up,” she added.