Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday dispersed supporters of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, as they attempted to access the National Assembly Complex.
The supporters had gathered at the assembly gate to stage a protest, but their efforts were thwarted when police officers fired tear gas to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order.
The protestors were calling for the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio in connection with the alleged sexual harassment accusations 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.
More details to follow…
(Punch)
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