Tensions flared in the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, as Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, to leave the chamber.
The disagreement arose over a change in the seating arrangement within the Upper Chamber.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was relocated, but she refused to accept the adjustment approved by the Senate leadership.
Chief Whip Ali Monguno later called Akpabio’s attention to what he described as the senator’s “improper seating position.”
After Monguno concluded his point of order, Akpoti-Uduaghan raised her voice, insisting on being heard.
As tensions escalated, the sergeant-at-arms intervened, surrounding the lawmaker in an attempt to escort her out of the session.
A video sighted by AFRIPOST captured the moment she continued speaking loudly while security officials urged her to remain calm.