Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters storm National Assembly
Supporters of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have stormed the National Assembly in Abuja.
The supporters reportedly converged at the assembly gate but were dispersed by security operatives with tear gas to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
They converged on the National Assembly gate as early as 8 am with the resumption of plenary and hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition on scheduled for today.
According to TheCable, the protesters have now moved to the Unity Fountain for their protest.
The protesters also demanded the immediate resignation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the alleged sexual harassment levelled against him.
Akpoti-Uduaghan had clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements on the floor of the Senate on February 20. She was thereafter referred to the Senate’s ethics committee.
