The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was conspicuously absent from Tuesday’s plenary session, days after her heated altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a change in her seating arrangement.
Papers News understands that her absence has fueled speculation about possible disciplinary actions, although it remains unclear if she deliberately stayed away or was formally penalized.
The plenary, which commenced at 12:10 p.m. and lasted until 3:00 p.m., was presided over by Akpabio from start to finish, with no interruptions. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat remained vacant throughout the session.