The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has called on suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to comply with a recent court ruling that found her in contempt.
The Abuja Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, fined Natasha N5 million for publishing what was described as a satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio — in defiance of an earlier court order.
Justice Nyako ruled that Natasha’s sarcastic response mocked the court’s gag order and amounted to contempt.
Earlier this year, Natasha had accused Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment after a heated disagreement on the Senate floor over the sitting arrangement. The Senate later suspended her for six months and Akpabio filed a legal action in response.
In a statement on Friday, NEYGA’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, urged Natasha to stop what he described as “political drama” and obey the court’s decision.
“The court’s judgment is crystal clear. The Senate leadership acted within the law,” Dan-Musa said. “Natasha must stop playing the victim, pay her fine, tender an apology and quit embarrassing Kogi Central.”
The group also accused the senator of using public sympathy while disregarding the authority of the judiciary.
“This isn’t about Natasha’s ego, it’s about respecting institutions,” the group added. “If she truly cares for her people, she’ll swallow her pride and comply.”
The controversy has deepened divisions around Natasha’s suspension, with some seeing her as a bold voice, while others believe she is fueling unnecessary tension in the National Assembly.
