Senator Natasha’s Radio Interview: Senate Summon ‘Brekete Programme’ Host, Ahmed Isah
The Nigerian Senate has summoned Ahmed Isah, the host of Brekete Family, a popular show on Human Rights Radio and Television.
Isah, widely known as the “Ordinary President,” revealed this during his program on Monday, February 24, stating that he is expected to appear before the lawmakers no later than February 27.
According to reports, the summons is reportedly linked to a recent live phone interview Isah conducted with a senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, where she aired her grievances against Senate President, Godwills Akpabio.
On Friday, February 21, Isah placed live calls to both Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio during his show. While the senator responded and alleged victimization by the Senate leadership, Akpabio declined the calls three times.
Tensions in the Senate had escalated the previous day, Thursday, February 20, when Akpoti-Uduaghan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations, protested the unauthorized relocation of her seat.
The issue led to a heated confrontation with Akpabio on the Senate floor.
Following the incident, Isah interviewed Akpoti-Uduaghan on Brekete Family, a move that reportedly prompted the Senate’s decision to summon him
OSUN DEFENDER previously reported that the Senate descended into a rowdy session during Thursday plenary after a heated exchange between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) over the unauthorised relocation of her seat.
The commotion nearly disrupted proceedings, with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan refusing to comply with the seat change, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules, which protects members’ privileges.
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Trouble started when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan entered the chamber and discovered her nameplate missing from her usual seat.
Outraged, she raised her voice in protest, demanding an explanation.
As the plenary commenced, Senate Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), raised a point of order, alerting Akpabio to what he described as Natasha’s “improper seating position.”
Before Monguno could conclude his statement, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan forcefully interrupted, demanding to know why her seat was changed without her consent, leading to a heated back-and-forth.
As voices rose and tempers flared, Akpabio ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to escort her out of the chamber, warning that she could face suspension if she refused to remain silent.
“Can the Sergeant-at-Arms please take her out of the Senate?” Akpabio ordered.
Her microphone was switched off as security personnel attempted to remove her, but she resisted, raising her voice even louder.
Sensing the situation escalating, some senators intervened, urging calm. Senators from Kogi State, led by Senator Isah Jibrin (APC, Kogi East), pleaded for understanding, while Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) and others attempted to de-escalate tensions.
Hafsoh Isiaq is a graduate of Linguistics. An avid writer committed to creative, high-quality research and news reportage. She has considerable experience in writing and reporting across a variety of platforms including print and online.
