Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Absent from Ethics Hearing Following Heated Clash with Senate President Over Seat Allocation and Alleged Obstruction of Her Motions
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was absent from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on Wednesday. The committee is investigating her conduct during last week’s plenary session, where she clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation.
Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of publicly humiliating her and obstructing her legislative motions. Her refusal to accept a new seating arrangement resulted in the Senate President denying her a chance to speak. In response, the Senate referred the matter to the ethics committee.
Committee Chairman Senator Neda Imasuen (PDP, Edo South) expressed disappointment over her absence, stating, “Senator Natasha was duly invited to this meeting. We hope she will join us as we continue.”
As of the time of reporting, the Kogi lawmaker had yet to appear for the hearing.
More details to follow.
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