Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has thrown his full support behind Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her triumphant return to the National Assembly after a six-month suspension.
The Senator representing Kogi Central resumed her legislative duties on Tuesday, after her office—Suite 2.05 at the Senate Wing—was officially unsealed by Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms.
Charly Boy Applauds Natasha’s Resilience
Taking to social media, Charly Boy celebrated the lawmaker’s return, hailing her as a resilient, fearless woman who refused to back down despite intense political pushback.
In a post shared on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“Una don hear say Senator Natasha don enter National Assembly? You can’t mess with an Alpha woman like dat.
It seems like they have exhausted their lies; the only available option is to unseal or face international sanctions.
Akpabio, be careful next time — no be all women be ntanta (weaklings).”
Background: Suspension and Controversy
Senator Natasha was suspended from the Senate in March 2025, following a series of disagreements with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Tensions between the two escalated after the senator alleged sexual harassment—a claim Akpabio has firmly denied.
While the official reason for her suspension was cited as unparliamentary conduct, critics believe the move was politically motivated.
Despite the controversy, a Federal High Court ruled the suspension as unconstitutional in July, paving the way for her return.
“No Apology, No Regret” — Natasha Stands Firm
Upon resuming her duties, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made it clear that she would not be apologizing for her actions, stating that she has “nothing to regret” about standing her ground.
“Sometimes, you have to test institutions. We cannot cower in the face of injustice,” she said during her first official remarks after resuming.
The Bigger Picture
Charly Boy’s support adds to the growing wave of public figures and civil society actors rallying around Natasha, framing her return not just as a personal victory, but a broader win for women in leadership, free speech, and institutional accountability.
As the Senate reconvenes on October 7, 2025, all eyes will be on how Natasha’s return reshapes the dynamics within the Red Chamber—and how Senate President Akpabio responds to the renewed pressure.
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