Nigerian Senators Clash Over Abortion Bill During Heated Debate

A heated clash occurred in the Nigerian Senate as Senator Godswil Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan clashed during a debate on the criminal code amendment bill related to abortion laws. The bill aimed to align the criminal code with Nigeria's evolving social, moral, and medical realities.

Senators disagreed on the constitutionality of abortion, with some arguing for exceptions on medical and religious grounds. Senator Akpabio suspended further deliberations on the bill, leading to objections from other senators like Saliu Mustapha and Abdul Ningi.

Senator Adam Oshiomhole also intervened, cautioning against breaching Senate rules. The debate was eventually halted and referred to the judiciary committee for further review.