Senator Natasha Challenges Committee Snub
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There was mild tension in the Senate on Monday after Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, protested what she described as her exclusion from the North Central Development Commission committee.
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The incident unfolded during a scheduled committee meeting at the National Assembly.
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The senator had arrived ready to take part in the session but was surprised to find that her name was not on the official attendance register.
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She immediately raised concerns over the omission, insisting she had not been informed of any change to her status.
Seeking answers, she approached the committee clerk and was told he was with Titus Zam, the committee chairman.
She then went to his office to demand an explanation for the development.
During their exchange, Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed the chairman suggested the decision followed instructions from higher authorities, though no further details were given.
The episode briefly stirred debate within the chamber as lawmakers looked on.
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