“Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan Raises Alarm After Being Left Off Influential North Central Committee”

Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan of Kogi Central caused a stir at the National Assembly on Monday after she discovered her name was omitted from the membership list of a major Senate committee overseeing development issues in the North Central region.

The lawmaker arrived at a scheduled gathering expecting to participate in discussions, only to find her name missing from the official attendance register. She proceeded to the office of the committee chairman to seek clarification.

Tensions rose when the chairman indicated that the decision was based on instructions from higher authorities, though no specifics were provided. The confrontation drew attention from other lawmakers and onlookers.

Senator Akpoti‑Uduaghan described her removal as part of a broader pattern of sidelining, emphasizing that all legislators should have equal opportunities to serve on committees relevant to their regions. She also raised concerns about the treatment of her media team by committee aides.

The incident has reignited debates about fairness and transparency in committee appointments within the Senate.