The Nigerian Senate, through its President, Godswill Akpabio, has summoned an emergency session for Tuesday following allegations made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

 The issue may take centre stage when lawmakers reconvene for the emergency session called by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Sources within the National Assembly said the Senate may be forced to address the controversy officially, following growing concerns over comments made by Oshiomhole regarding the committee report that led to Natasha’s six-month suspension.

The controversy began after Oshiomhole suggested during a television interview that signatures of some senators may have been attached to the report without proper authorisation. His comments immediately sparked outrage and raised questions about the integrity of the Senate’s disciplinary process.

Although the former Edo governor later clarified his remarks, insisting he never accused anyone of forging signatures, the matter has continued to generate heated reactions within the red chamber.

Several senators are reportedly unhappy with the public controversy and are pushing for the Senate leadership to take a firm position.

A source familiar with developments told POLITICS NIGERIA that Tuesday’s emergency session could serve as an avenue for lawmakers to openly discuss the issue and decide on the next step.

According to the source, the Senate may use the plenary to address concerns surrounding Oshiomhole’s statements and protect the institution’s credibility.

Senate spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has also indicated that the upper chamber will not ignore comments capable of undermining public confidence in Senate proceedings.

He dismissed the allegation as serious and maintained that Senate decisions are reached through open deliberations during plenary.

Adaramodu insisted that no senator had officially reported that his or her signature was forged in relation to Natasha’s suspension.

He stressed that the Senate conducts its business transparently and that disciplinary matters are resolved only after detailed deliberations by lawmakers.

Meanwhile, Oshiomhole has moved to calm tensions by publicly clarifying his earlier statement.

In his explanation, the senator denied accusing the Senate or any lawmaker of forgery.

“The insinuation that I said signatures of senators were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said,” Oshiomhole said.

He explained that his comment was based on concerns allegedly raised by a senator who claimed that attendance signatures of some lawmakers appeared on the final committee report.

Oshiomhole further stated that the Natasha suspension matter had already been concluded and the Senate had moved on.

“Finally, I regret if my comments may have caused embarrassment to any senator or the 10th Senate as an institution,” he added.

The controversy has widened following comments by Senator Ireti Kingibe, who backed parts of Oshiomhole’s claim.

Speaking during a television interview, Kingibe disclosed that she never saw the committee report that formed the basis for Natasha’s suspension.

According to her, she was attending a tax reform retreat at the time the report was considered.

Kingibe said she only attended a session of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, signed the attendance register, and later left for the retreat.

She also revealed that she complained to colleagues, including Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, about not having access to the report.

Her comments have added a fresh layer to the controversy, with growing questions over whether every committee member fully reviewed the report before it was adopted.

Natasha was suspended in March 2025 after the Senate adopted the committee’s recommendation, finding her guilty of alleged gross misconduct and unruly behaviour.

Her suspension followed a highly publicised clash with Senate President Akpabio.

While Natasha accused Akpabio of victimisation and misconduct, the Senate insisted its decision was strictly based on violations of Senate rules.

As part of the sanctions, her salaries and allowances were suspended, her office was shut, and she was barred from the National Assembly complex for six months.