NIGERIA: The National Assembly Abuja is beclouded with thousands of protesters chanting songs of justice for Senator Natasha.
Our reporter has it that supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan gathered at the National Assembly Complex at the time of filling this report Wednesday, demanding an investigation into Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The protesters arrived at the national assembly gate as early as 8 am, coinciding with the resumption of plenary and a hearing by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition.
However, Nigeria Police Force operatives quickly dispersed the protesters, who then relocated to the Unity Fountain to continue their demonstration.
The protest stems from a clash between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio over seating arrangements on the Senate floor on February 20.
Following the incident, she was referred to the Senate’s ethics committee.
Recently, Natasha accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and maligning her due to her refusal of his sexual advances.
However the case of alleged sexual harassment was reported to the ethics and privilege of the Federal House of representatives to look into legislatively pending the push on the pending suit at the court of competent jurisdiction.
The protesters are angrily pushing out to go back to the Assembly complex Inspite all odds ”
Our team of reporters will update us on the latest development as regards the plenary going on at the National Assembly this Wednesday noon.
