Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's office was unsealed amid legal fight over her suspension and defamation charges.

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, suspended in March 2025 over alleged rule violations, has had her Senate office unsealed, restoring access to the National Assembly complex amid ongoing legal battles. She challenges criminal defamation charges filed by the federal government, calling them politically motivated and an abuse of power, while her legal team argues the prosecution is unconstitutional and suppresses free speech. The Senate maintains she cannot return until the judiciary resolves her case, which includes claims that her suspension was excessive and unlawful. Her return remains pending a Senate resolution or final court ruling, with the trial adjourned to October 20 to address jurisdictional objections.