In a further escalation of the ongoing crisis in Nigeria's Senate, Chief Whip Senator Ali Ndume staged a dramatic walkout during a session. Citing order 54 of the Senate Rule Book, Ndume expressed his concerns to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, claiming that the handling of affairs in the chamber violated parliamentary rules. Despite raising these concerns, Akpabio swiftly ruled Ndume out of order. This decision appeared to enrage Ndume, leading him to dramatically exit the chamber and head to his office.
To mitigate the growing crisis, Senate President Akpabio called for an emergency closed session, which was ongoing at the time of this report. The situation in the red chamber remains highly tense, and the outcome of the executive session is awaited with interest.
The Senate has faced increasing turmoil and political infighting in recent weeks, raising concerns about the stability of Nigeria's legislative branch and the ability to address pressing national issues
