Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan Confronts NCDC Budget Exclusion

On a Wednesday, Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central, confronted Titu Zam, the chairman of the Senate Committee on the NCDC, over her exclusion from a scheduled budget session. Despite arriving around noon, Akpoti Uduaghan found that the session had concluded shortly before her arrival.

Her displeasure escalated into a confrontation with committee staff, where she reportedly seized a phone from Zam's secretary, leading to further tensions. Akpoti Uduaghan raised concerns about the persistent marginalization of her region, questioning the constitutional justification for her exclusion from a committee whose work directly affects the North Central geopolitical zone.

She emphasized the need for equitable treatment and respect for the electoral mandate entrusted to her by the people of Kogi Central. The incident reflects ongoing issues regarding legislative representation and the prioritization of regional interests within the Senate.

Throughout the altercation, Zam was not present, and the situation escalated to physical confrontations among aides.