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Nigeria: Drama As Security Denies Senator Natasha Foot-and-Mouth Disease Entry Into National Assembly
ABUJA, NIGERIA, JUL 22 – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from the National Assembly despite a court ruling that her six-month suspension was unconstitutional and called for her reinstatement.
- On Tuesday, security personnel prevented Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central from accessing the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
- Her six-month suspension, issued in March for alleged misconduct during a plenary session, was challenged in court, which ruled it excessive and ordered her reinstatement.
- Despite the court order, the Senate called the ruling non-binding, warned her to stay away, and maintained the suspension citing unruly behavior, while she accused the Senate of contempt and vowed to resume duties.
- Senate Committee Chairman Yemi Adaramodu highlighted her non-compliance with court directives including a N5 million fine and apologies, while activist Aisha Yesufu pledged public support for Akpoti-Uduaghan's return.
- The dispute underscores conflicts between judicial decisions and parliamentary authority, prompting concerns about fair democratic representation and potential biases faced by female politicians within Nigeria’s political system.
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Tensions flare as Senate bars Natasha from National Assembly despite ruling
There was palpable drama at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday, July 22, as suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied entry into the premises by security operatives, despite a recent court ruling believed to favour her reinstatement. The Kogi Central lawmaker arrived at the Assembly gate accompanied by prominent activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, fellow activist Randy, and dozens of vocal supporters. Their a…
Natasha locked out of N/Assembly
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has been prevented from gaining entry into the National Assembly Complex to attend Tuesday plenary. Security operatives, who kept vigil at all the entrance gates to the National Assembly with their vans, had locked all the gates on Natasha’s arrival. The senator was in company of her supporters and political allies who came in solidarity with her. Recall that the Senate had in March suspended N…
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