The Digest:
The Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her role as Chair of the Diaspora Committee, replacing her with Senator Aniekan Bassey. The reshuffling comes without an official explanation, marking another shift within the Senate's leadership structure.
Key Points:
- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed from her position as Chair of the Diaspora Committee.
- Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East, was appointed as her replacement.
- The change occurred during Senate plenary, with no official reason given.
- Akpoti-Uduaghan had previously been moved from the Local Content Committee to Diaspora and NGOs in February 2025.
- This reshuffling follows ongoing adjustments within the Senate committee leadership.
- The Senate also called for ₦200 million compensation to the family of a toddler killed during an NDLEA operation in Asaba, Delta State.
- Lawmakers condemned the killing and urged accountability within law enforcement agencies.
The Senate’s decision to replace Akpoti-Uduaghan highlights the evolving political dynamics, while their focus on justice for the NDLEA incident signals a commitment to accountability.
Sources: Channels TV
