Senator Natasha, Husband Storm Senate Amid Counter-Protests Clash With Akpabio, Video Emerges

Senator Natasha, Husband Storm Senate Amid Counter-Protests Clash With Akpabio, Video Emerges

  • Pro- Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan supporters clashed at the National Assembly on Wednesday, March 6, 2025
  • Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her husband arrived the sexual harassment allegation she levied against Akpabio
  • Legit.ng reports that security operatives dispersed Pro-Akpoti-Uduaghan supporters with tear gas

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

FCT, Abuja - Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her husband stormed the National Assembly amid counter-protests on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters demanded Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s resignation while waving placards with messages such as “Akpabio must go” and “We stand with Senator Natasha” near the Mopol gate.

Pro-Godswill Akpabio and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan supporters clash at National Assembly
Senator Natasha and husband storm National Assembly in trending video Photo credit: Daniel Ime Daniel
Source: Facebook

As reported by Vanguard, pro-Akpabio demonstrators also staged a counter-protest.

The pro-Akpabio protesters were seen holding banners with inscriptions like “We say no to Natasha’s serial blackmailing” and “Akpabio treated Natasha as a daughter and friend.”

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It was gathered that the Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters were earlier dispersed by security personnel with tear gas at the National Assembly Arcade, opposite Eagle Square.

The protesters later regrouped at a nearby location to continue their demonstration.

The supporters of the Kogi Central senator including members of civil society groups had begun gathering around 9 a.m.

They insisted on a thorough investigation into Akpoti-Uduaghan’ sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Senate's Deputy Chief Whip reacted to the sexual harassment allegation levied against Senate President Akpabio.

Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi stated that Akpabio did not touch or harass Senator Akpoti-Uduagha as was claimed.

The federal lawmaker said he was present at Akpabio's birthday celebration where the harassment incident allegedly occurred.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and husband storm National amid sexual allegation against Godswill Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Godswill Akpabio of sexually harassing her. Photo credit: @NGRSenate
Source: Twitter

Also reported that public affairs analyst, Kelly Agaba, told Senator Akpabio what to do about Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's sexual harassment allegations.

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Agaba said Senator Akpabio should step against as the Senate President to allow for impartial investigation.

He said the allegation should be thoroughly investigated as Senator Natasha was not the first to accuse Akpabio of sexual harassment.

Court stops Senate disciplinary actions against Natasha

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja issued an injunction halting the Senate's disciplinary proceedings against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The dispute stemmed from an altercation with Senator Akpabio, where Akpoti-Uduaghan defied Senate protocol, leading to her referral to the Senate's ethics committee.

Akpoti-Uduaghan's legal team argued that the disciplinary actions were premature.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.