There was a mild drama on Thursday as a dispute over seating arrangements led to a heated exchange between lawmaker representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and the senate president, Godswill Akpabio.
Trouble began when Senator Natasha’s seat was relocated upon resumption of the session presided by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, but she refused to comply with the change.
The Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Ali Monguno had drew the attention of the Senate President to what he described as the “improper seating position” of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Monguno had hardly concluded a point of order, when Senator Natasha erupted in a loud confrontation, prompting the Sergeant-at-Arms to intervene and attempt to excuse her from the plenary.
In the midst of the turmoil, Akpabio’s efforts to restore order were met with resistance as the female senator demanded an explanation for the alteration of her seat without her approval.
“I don’t care if I am silenced. I am not afraid of you. You have denied me my privilege,” the Kogi lawmaker said.
The situation was eventually brought under control after the public address systems were turned off, allowing for a return to normal proceedings.
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