A heated debate continues after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent outburst in the Senate. Murtala Ajaka, a former Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Kogi State’s governorship election, has come under fire for calling for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the incident.

Ajaka accused Akpabio of constantly bullying Natasha and urged senators to replace him with a more competent leader. However, a civil society group, Citizens Network for Peace and Development (CNPD), strongly criticized Ajaka’s stance.

In a statement, CNPD condemned both Natasha’s behavior and Ajaka’s call for Akpabio’s removal. The group argued that Akpabio was only enforcing Senate rules and maintaining order. They questioned why Ajaka, who aspires to lead a state, would support what they described as lawlessness.

The group’s executive director, Barr. Francis Okereke Wainwei, emphasized that leaders should uphold objectivity and due process. He advised Ajaka to educate himself on parliamentary rules instead of making what he called reckless statements.

CNPD also urged Natasha to focus on her responsibilities as a senator. They warned that her actions could be seen as a distraction from her legislative duties and the progress of the Senate.

“She should concentrate on lawmaking, oversight, and representation to serve her constituents effectively,” the statement read.

The group further encouraged Akpabio and Nigerians not to be distracted by the incident. They urged Akpabio to continue maintaining Senate decorum and protecting its integrity.

According to CNPD, some individuals are using the controversy to create divisions within the National Assembly for personal gain. They advised Nigerians to ignore these distractions and focus on national progress.

This development highlights the ongoing power struggles and political tensions within Nigeria’s Senate, with different sides holding firm to their positions.