The Digest:
The Nigeria Labour Congress has condemned Senate President Godswill Akpabio for blocking Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's return to the chamber, framing it as a profound test of democratic resilience. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- NLC President Joe Ajaero labelled the Senate's action a brazen assault on democracy
- Akpoti-Uduaghan was barred from resuming duties despite her suspension expiring
- The Senate cited ongoing litigation as its reason for preventing her return
- The NLC warns this sets a dangerous precedent for silencing opposition
- The move effectively disenfranchises the entire Kogi Central constituency
- Legal counsel for the senator has threatened further action against the clerk
- The standoff originates from a February dispute over seating arrangements
Sources: TheCable
