A mild drama ensued at the entrance of the National Assembly on Tuesday as security personnel barred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the complex.
The Kogi Central representative at Nigeria’s Senate, who was suspended for six months by the Senate, had vowed to resume legislative duties following a court ruling asking the Senate to recall her.
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However, when her convoy arrived at the entrance, security officials denied her access. Senator Natasha, seated in a black vehicle, was stopped alongside a car ahead of her, which carried activist Aisha Yesufu.
The standoff intensified as some supporters began chanting “Push!” and tried to force their way through the security barricade.
“Security vs Senator: Who’s got the final say? Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s dramatic National Assembly showdown has everyone talking! Is the Senate above the law or is the court ruling just a mere suggestion? The plot thickens! 😱🏛️💥”