Fresh drama unfolded in the Nigerian Senate as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan confronted Titus Zam over her alleged exclusion from the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC).
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after a scheduled committee meeting, when Akpoti-Uduaghan, accompanied by her legislative and security aides, attempted to enter Zam’s office to seek clarification on her non-membership of the committee, which he chairs.
According to eyewitness accounts, Zam’s security personnel and aides blocked her from gaining access to the office. An aide present at the scene said efforts were made to prevent her from entering, escalating the standoff.
Sources said the Kogi Central lawmaker threatened to address the issue live on social media, heightening tensions between both camps. The confrontation reportedly led to a brief scuffle involving members of their respective security teams before the situation was brought under control.
In a further dramatic twist, Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly positioned herself at the entrance of Zam’s office, temporarily obstructing movement in and out of the space while the chairman remained inside.
Calm was eventually restored following the intervention of Niyi Adegbonmire, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, who persuaded her to step aside.
Sources within the National Assembly indicated that committee memberships are typically allocated based on geopolitical representation, with limited slots available per state — a factor observers believe may have contributed to the dispute.
As of the time of reporting, neither Akpoti-Uduaghan nor Zam had issued an official public statement regarding the altercation.
