Supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, were this Wednesday prevented from gaining access to the National Assembly Complex.
According to report, the protesters had gathered at the assembly gate as early as 8:00 a.m., which coincided with the resumption of plenary and the Scheduled hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.
However, policemen deployed to the assembly complex tear gas to disperse the crowd, citing the need to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order.
The protesters are said to have now relocated to the Unity Fountain in Abuja to continue their demonstration.
The development comes amid rising tensions following a February 20, 2025 clash between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber.
The disagreement led to her referral to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.
Last Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, claiming she was being targeted because she rejected his advances.
