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NATASHA AND SEAT REARRANGEMENT CONTROVERSY, BY SENATE SPOKESMAN
Senator Yemi Adaramodu, spokesperson for the Senate, has shared details about the controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat change in the Senate chamber.
Speaking at a Channels Television programme, Adaramodu explained that on the day of the incident, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan arrived at the chamber earlier than usual, which was unlike her previous routine.
He pointed out that she was promptly informed about the seat reassignment, which affected not just her but also three other senators. However, her reaction to the situation took an unexpected turn.
According to Adaramodu, “She had never been coming as early as that; she came earlier and she was again informed and when she got there, there were about four senators whose seats were changed. And she flung that inscription of her name; she removed it, flung it off then started raining curses and abuses even before the plenary. So she was already waiting for that plenary, and she didn’t even move to the seat that was allocated to her.”
The senator described how, instead of adjusting to the seat reassignment like the others, Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly reacted angrily, removing the name tag from her original seat and discarding it.
He stated that she began making verbal outbursts even before the session officially began, indicating that she was already prepared for confrontation before proceedings commenced.
The incident has since sparked debates, with some questioning whether the seat reassignment was politically motivated. Others believe it was a standard administrative adjustment that did not warrant such a reaction. However, Adaramodu insisted that the changes were routine and not intended to target any particular senator.
Despite the explanations provided by Adaramodu, the controversy remains a talking point, with many Nigerians expressing diverse opinions on the matter. Some believe the incident reflects deeper tensions within the Senate, while others see it as an avoidable misunderstanding that has been blown out of proportion.
