The Nigerian Senate has suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months following the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The committee investigated her for allegedly breaching Senate rules.

The suspension comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan failed to appear before the committee on Wednesday. Her absence followed a heated dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation, during which she accused him of publicly humiliating her and obstructing her legislative motions and bills.

Her refusal to accept the new seating arrangement led to Akpabio denying her the chance to speak during a Senate session. In response, the matter was referred to the Ethics Committee.

During the committee meeting, Chairman Senator Neda Imasuen (PDP, Edo South) expressed disappointment over Akpoti-Uduaghan’s absence, stating, “Senator Natasha was duly invited to this meeting. We hope she will join us as we continue.”

Her six-month suspension marks a significant escalation in tensions within the Senate, highlighting ongoing power struggles in the legislative chamber.