๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฎ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ปโ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was reportedly involved in a fresh altercation at the office of a Senate committee chairman shortly after a budget defence session, sparking renewed debate over tensions within the National Assembly.
According to sources familiar with the incident, the disagreement occurred following discussions linked to committee proceedings, where exchanges between lawmakers and aides allegedly became heated. A video clip circulating online shows raised voices and attempts by other individuals present to calm the situation, though the exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear.
Witnesses said the incident happened shortly after the conclusion of official engagements, with both parties reportedly arguing over procedural issues connected to the committeeโs activities. No physical injuries were confirmed, and security personnel were said to have intervened to restore order.
Reacting to the development, some lawmakers described the altercation as an unfortunate distraction from legislative responsibilities, calling for improved decorum and adherence to parliamentary rules during and after committee sessions. Others, however, urged caution against drawing conclusions from short video clips, stressing that the full context of the disagreement should be established.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from Senate leadership detailing disciplinary action or confirming the circumstances that led to the confrontation. Attempts to reach the senator and the committee leadership for comments were ongoing.
The incident has generated mixed reactions on social media, with supporters and critics offering differing interpretations of the events. Observers say the situation highlights growing tensions within legislative circles as committees intensify oversight activities tied to the national budget process.
Further updates are expected as the Senate reviews the matter and clarifies the facts surrounding the altercation.
