Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan don resume her seat for di Nigerian Senate after months of legal battle and electoral controversy. Di Kogi Central lawmaker, wey win her mandate through court ruling, arrive di red chamber with bold energy and immediately stir political waters by calling Senate President Godswill Akpabio a “dictator.” Her statement shock many senators and observers, sparking fresh debate about leadership style and internal democracy within di National Assembly.

During her first plenary appearance, Natasha accuse Akpabio of running di Senate like personal empire, where dissent no dey tolerated and critical voices dey shut down. She say, “This is not a military barracks. We are elected representatives, not subordinates.” Her comments come after she was allegedly denied opportunity to speak on key motions, including one concerning insecurity in her constituency.

Akpabio, visibly rattled, respond by warning senators against using “unparliamentary language.” He insist say di Senate dey run on rules and order, and accuse Natasha of trying to politicize internal procedures. However, some opposition lawmakers support Natasha, say her courage to speak out reflect di frustration of many senators wey feel sidelined under Akpabio’s leadership.

Political analysts don begin dissect di clash, with some saying Natasha’s outburst na sign of growing resistance within di Senate. Di tension between executive-friendly senators and independent voices dey increase, especially as 2027 elections dey approach. Natasha, wey be vocal advocate for transparency and youth inclusion, don promise to keep challenging what she call “legislative bullying.”

As di drama unfold, Nigerians dey watch closely to see how di Senate go handle di internal friction. Whether Natasha go face disciplinary action or gain more support from her colleagues, one thing clear, her arrival don shake di status quo. Di red chamber no go remain quiet for long.