By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
A video posted on X by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) captured Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, unlocking the office on behalf of the Senate on Tuesday.
The office had been under seal for six months.
“To unseal Senator Natasha Akpoti’s office, I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, hereby unseal the office,” he declared before opening the door.
The lawmaker was suspended by the Senate in March for six months over her protest against the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20.
The suspension also barred her from participating in all activities of the 10th Senate.
Although the suspension lapsed in September 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was unable to resume her duties due to legal disputes and resistance from Senate leadership.
On July 4, the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the suspension was excessive and unconstitutional.
Following this, the senator wrote to the upper chamber to notify it of her intention to resume duties, but the National Assembly turned down her request.
It remains unclear whether she will rejoin her colleagues when plenary resumes on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.