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Tensions Flare In Senate As Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Clashes Over Seating Arrangement

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Tensions Flare In Senate As Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Clashes Over Seating Arrangement

Hassan Muhammed by Hassan Muhammed
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A heated confrontation erupted in the Senate on Thursday after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a dispute regarding her seating arrangement.

The controversy arose when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was reassigned following a reshuffle prompted by opposition members moving to the majority wing. However, she refused to relocate, sparking a standoff with Senate leaders.

Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, defended the decision, citing Senate rules that grant the Senate President authority over seat adjustments. He warned that non-compliance could lead to penalties, including exclusion from Senate debates.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio upheld Monguno’s directive and denied Akpoti-Uduaghan the floor when she attempted to speak from her old seat. In defiance, the Kogi lawmaker raised her voice in protest, accusing the leadership of suppressing her.

“I don’t care if I am silenced. I am not afraid of you. You have denied me my privilege,” she declared.

The standoff escalated when Akpabio ordered the sergeant-at-arms to remove her from the chamber. However, following interventions from fellow lawmakers, tensions were defused, though Akpoti-Uduaghan remained steadfast in her refusal to relocate.

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This incident underscores growing tensions within the Senate, particularly following recent political shifts that have altered party dynamics. Observers note that the confrontation highlights broader struggles over authority and representation in the chamber.

As the situation unfolds, political analysts will be watching closely to see how Senate leadership manages internal dissent while maintaining legislative order.

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