WATCH THE VIDEO HERE A dramatic twist has emerged in the impending suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a court has granted an interim order stopping the Ethics Committee from sitting on the matter. The development comes just as the Ethics Committee was preparing to convene and indefinitely suspend Senator Natasha. The interim court order has effectively halted the committee’s proceedings pending further review. (TRIBUNE) Meanwhile Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dispersed supporters of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from accessing the National Assembly Complex. It was learned that the supporters had converged at the assembly gate but were dispersed by police officers with tear gas to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The protesters also demanded the immediate resignation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the alleged sexual harassment levelled against him. The protesters had 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. 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. Last Friday, the Kogi lawmaker accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and maligning her because she refused his sexual advances.
Court Stops Senate Committee From Probing Natasha As Akpabio Must Go Protesters Storms Abuja
