Tensions flared in the Nigerian Senate on Thursday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan out of the chamber following a heated exchange over a disputed seating arrangement. The confrontation disrupted proceedings and drew widespread attention as security officials attempted to restore order.
The clash erupted when Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, objected to an unapproved change to her designated seat, demanding an explanation. As Chief Whip Mohammed Ali Monguno raised a point of order, the senator refused to back down, engaging in a verbal altercation with the Senate leadership.The altercation escalated, prompting Akpabio to direct the Sergeant-at-Arms to escort her out.
Senators from both sides of the chamber intervened to de-escalate the situation, preventing a full-blown walkout. Sources indicate that the Senate leadership may hold a closed-door session to resolve the issue. This incident underscores growing tensions within the National Assembly and raises concerns over legislative decorum.
