Uproars In NASS As Pro-Akpabio, Akpoti-Uduaghan Supporters Clash

There was chaos at the National Assembly in Wednesday as supporters of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and those backing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed in front of the assembly complex.

The tension escalated when Akpoti-Uduaghan stormed the premises amid protests by her supporters demanding Akpabio’s resignation, as well as a counter-protest by pro-Akpabio demonstrators.

The senator representing Kogi Central had recently accused Akpabio of sexually harassing her during a visit to his residence in December 2023 and again when she sought answers about her Ajaokuta Steel motion.

She had also previously clashed with the Senate President over her seating arrangement, alleging that she was deliberately isolated from other senators.

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As Akpoti-Uduaghan arrived at the protest scene near the Mopol gate, her supporters erupted in cheers, waving placards with messages such as “Akpabio must go” and “We stand with Senator Natasha.”

The protesters, including members of civil society groups, insisted on a thorough investigation into her allegations.

Meanwhile, a rival group of pro-Akpabio demonstrators staged a counter-protest, holding banners with inscriptions like “We say no to Natasha’s serial blackmailing” and “Akpabio treated Natasha as a daughter and friend.”

Earlier, security personnel, some not in uniform, had dispersed the initial wave of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters with tear gas at the National Assembly Arcade, opposite Eagle Square.

The protesters, who had begun gathering around 9 a.m., were forced to retreat but later regrouped at a nearby location to continue their demonstration.

Hafsoh Isiaq

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.

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