Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, has criticized suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of engaging in “skit making and content creation” following her controversial attempt to resume plenary at the National Assembly on Tuesday.
Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for six months over allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, tried to re-enter the chamber citing a judgment from a Federal High Court in Abuja. Security officials, however, denied her access to the complex.
In a televised interview, Adaramodu dismissed the senator’s actions as a publicity stunt, stating, “We are lawmakers, not actors. The National Assembly is not a stage for theatrics. This has degenerated into a season film.” He further questioned her approach, insisting that court orders must be executed by authorized officers such as bailiffs—not by individuals acting on their own.
“I believe Nigerians can see through this. It’s just another episode in her content-making venture,” Adaramodu said.
In response, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to appeal the court’s ruling and seek further clarification regarding her suspension and the right to resume her legislative duties.
The incident has fueled renewed discourse on parliamentary discipline, legal enforcement, and the boundaries between activism and due process in Nigeria’s political system.
