The Digest:
A tense procedural clash erupted between Senate heavyweights over a controversial abortion bill. According to reports, the drama unfolded after a bill introducing life imprisonment for defiling a minor was passed, but a separate clause on abortion sparked conflict and was ultimately deferred.
Key Points:
- The Senate unanimously passed a bill for life imprisonment for defiling a minor.
- A separate, controversial abortion clause was stepped down for further committee review.
- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan attempted to speak on the abortion issue after the ruling.
- Senator Adams Oshiomhole raised a point of order, citing parliamentary procedure.
- He argued that a matter already ruled upon cannot be reopened for debate.
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio upheld the point of order.
- Akpabio ruled Senator Natasha out of order, ending the discussion.
