According to a video provided by AIT, a heated argument between Senator Natasha Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio caused havoc in the Nigerian Senate. Akpoti brought up a point of order, claiming “a breach of privilege” over remarks she found insulting, which sparked the altercation.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The Senate President, attempting to maintain decorum, repeatedly called for order, stating, “Order, please. Your point of order is sustained,” but his efforts to control the chamber were met with resistance.Akpoti, visibly agitated, accused Akpabio of undermining her and dismissing her concerns.
“Mr. President, you have delivered this silent, non-violent voice of protestation on this floor.
I have not been able to hear you clearly on the matter,” she said, with her voice rising.
She went on to accuse Akpabio of “maligning” and “dehumanizing” her, with a passionate plea for respect and fairness in the chamber.
Godswill Akpabio, for his part, appeared equally defiant.
“Order must be maintained in this chamber,” he declared emphatically.
However, his repeated interventions seemed to do little to pacify Natasha Akpoti or restore calm to the chamber.
The back-and-forth escalated, with both sides refusing to back down, as other senators looked on in discomfort.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
