The lawmaker representing Kogi Central district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has again engaged in a heated confrontation with a colleague.
The latest confrontation reportedly took place in the office of Benue West senator, Titus Zam, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission.
Sources within the National Assembly said that the incident followed a budget defence session of the committee earlier on Monday.
The meeting, scheduled for 10 am, had reportedly ended before Akpoti-Uduaghan’s arrival.
On getting to the venue and finding the session concluded, the senator was said to have proceeded to the committee Chairman’s office, accompanied by her legislative aides, to seek clarification.
Eyewitnesses alleged that tension rose after she was denied entry into the office, leading to a heated exchange involving members of staff and individuals in the senator’s entourage.
During the commotion, one of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s aides was accused of physically confronting a staff member attached to the Chairman’s office, prompting security intervention.
The situation was eventually brought under control by National Assembly security personnel, although details surrounding the immediate trigger of the altercation remain unclear.
In a video of the incident, Natasha was heard saying, ‘I have your mate at home’.
The latest development adds to a series of recent disputes involving the Kogi Central lawmaker during Senate proceedings.
Last week, Akpoti-Uduaghan was involved in a tense exchange with Chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel Development, Senator Patrick Ndubueze, during an interactive session with the Minister of Steel Development, Alhaji Shuaibu Audu.
The disagreement arose after Ndubueze attempted to conclude the minister’s appearance, while Akpoti-Uduaghan insisted on being allowed to continue her remarks, describing the action as disrespectful before leaving the session.
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