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Speaker 1: Nigeria Senate President godswill Acpavio on Tuesday was alleged to

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have planned with the immediate past Governor of Coggi State, Johangabello,

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to assassinate Natasha ak Potti Uduran, the senator representing Coggi

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Central Senatorial District. This the female lawmaker made the allegation

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in addition to her earlier allegation of sexual harassment leveled

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against the nigeria third highest ranking government official, which led

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to her being suspended by the Senate for six months

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and more actions taken apparently by her political enemies who

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may have encouraged her constituents to file a petition before

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the Independent National Electoral Commission a NEKT to recall her

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from the National Assembly, which she accused her political enemies

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of forging and gathering fake signatures to mislead a neck

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into doing a dirty job. As such, she was worn

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to cancel her homecoming rally and procession after the Coggi

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State Governor, Husmanna Dodo ban political rally and procession in

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the state. Subsequently, the Coggi State Command of the Nigeria

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Police Force issued a stern warning threat message on Tuesday,

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warning that the political gathering may be hijacked by hoodlums

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based on intelligence gathering, but despite the threats, the people

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of Coggi State came out in a very large numbers

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to receive and honor the female senator who arrived the

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venue of the Homecoming Salah celebration with helicopter. Natasha sang

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and danced with members of her constituency and while speaking,

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she said Akpabio told Yahayabello, he should try and kill

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me and he should make sure that killing me doesn’t

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happen in Abuja. It should be done here Coggi, so

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it will seem as if it is the people that

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killed me here. Channel’s television reporter who monitored that the

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homecoming Salah celebration reported that Senator Natasha ak Potti Uduran

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on Tuesday received a rousing homecoming from her supporters and

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residents of the Ahema community of Coggi, despite the state

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government’s ban on rallies processions. As early as eight a m.

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Her supporters from the five local government areas of Coggi

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Central Senatorial District that Agpotiuduran represents gathered at the Ahema

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community of the Okahei Local government area to welcome the

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People’s Democratic Party PDP lawmaker. Several local musicians took turns

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entertaining the people who attended the celebration while they awaited

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the arrival of the female lawmaker. It did not, however,

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take long before the embattled senator arrived at the place

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in a white helicopter, eliciting applause from her teaming jubilant supporters.

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Yesterday we heard on the news that rallies and gatherings

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will not be allowed, that roads will be blocked and

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convoys leading into the state will not be allowed. I

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knew that we were the targets, but then I said,

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this is not political season, this is not campaign time.

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The lawmaker told her supporters and constituents, we are not

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having a rally. This is just the senator representing Coggi

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Central coming down to her people to celebrate this festive

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time the Salah with you, and there is nothing wrong

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with that. I am breaking no law. This is Nigeria.

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We have the right to be free to express our

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choice in gatherings and celebrations, Natasha stated, according to Channel’s Television.

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Natasha had earlier said, in reaction to the security threat

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warning issued by the Police that if anything should happen

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to her, the Senate President, the Coggi State Governor and

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the immediate past governor of the state should be held responsible.

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My dear people of Coggi Central I look forward to

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our peaceful Salah celebrations today. However, should we be met

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with or infiltrated by violence, Nigerians should hold Governor Ododo

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Yohayabello and Senate President God’s Will Accavio wholly responsible, she

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said in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Coggi

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State Commands Public Relations Office s P. William Ovieya. The

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police justified the ban stating that intelligence reports had uncovered

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plans by Hoodlams to hijack the event and cause unrest.

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Following the intelligence report on security threats in Coggy State

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and the subsequent ban on all forms of rally and

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procession by the Coggi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force

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Coggy State Police Command has called on the organizes of

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the planned rally at a Kenne to cancel such an

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event in the interest of peace in Coggi State, the

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statement read. The police further emphasized that they would not

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allow any activities that could disrupt the prevailing peace in

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the state. The statement added, the corps for cancelation becomes necessary,

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noting that intelligence reveals that some Hoodlams plan to hijack

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the process and cause disturbance of peace in the state.

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The command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the

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state is currently enjoying. In view of the security threat

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received on the planned Radi, The Coggi State Police Command

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is therefore advising the organizers to cancel the events so

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as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in

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the state, as the command will not hesitate to apply

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the full wrath of law on anyone who causes disturbance

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of peace and order in the state. Despite the police warning,

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the Coggi Central Senator Natasha ak Pottie Uduran insisted on

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returning to her constituency for the sala break despite restrictions

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by the Coggi state government. In a statement released on Tuesday,

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the senator urged her supporters to ignore rumors that she

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had canceled her visit. We are pleased to confirm that

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Senator Natasha ak Potti Uduran’s Salah visit to Coggi’s Central

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Senatorial District will proceed as planned. The statement read, despite

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rumors circulating online, there has been no official announcement from

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our office regarding the cancelation of this visit. She emphasized

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that as a lawmaker, she had a duty to her

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people and encouraged them to come out in large numbers

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to celebrate Edel Fitter with her. As the senator representing

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Coggi Central, Natasha ak Pottie Uduran remains committed to engaging

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with her community and fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation.

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Her dedication to the people of Coggi Central is unwavering

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and she looks forward to celebrating Edel Fitter with her constituents.

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We would like to assure the public that all necessary

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arrangements are in place to ensure a successful and joyous event.

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We invite all members of the community to join us

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in marking this special occasion, the statement added. The Coggi

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State government, while banning any form of rally in procession

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in the state, also restricted fishing and other activities, linking

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them to the recent deaths of two individuals in Kessemia

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Katubo and yumazoo Et in Coggi West. Coggi’s Commissioner for

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Information Kingsley. Fan Woe stated on Monday that the VAN

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aim to prevent any security threats that could disrupt peace

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in the s. Fanwoh added that intelligence reports had suggested

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some groups were planning to stage some violent rallies in

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the guise of political and religious agitations. In Coggi Central.

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Senator Akpotti Uduuran, who was recently suspended for six months

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for protesting a change of seating arrangement, has also accused

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Senate President godswill Acpavio of sexual harassment. It would be

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recalled that there was a heated exchange that erupted recently

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at a Senate Ethics Committee hearing as Senator on Yakuchi

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and Weboni clashed with former Education Minister Obi Ezquisili over

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allegations involving suspended Senator Natasha ak Potti Udwuran, with two

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apparently loosing their manners and started using insulting and foul

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words on each other. The Senate Ethics Committee hearing in

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Abuja took an unexpected turn last Tuesday as Senator On

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Yakichi and Weboni of Abonnie North clashed verbally with former

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Education Minister Obi Azikuisili, with the situation escalating into a

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shouting match during the session meant to address sexual harassment

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allegations involving suspended Senator Natasha ak Potti Uduuran and Senate

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President godswill Acpavio. Tensions rose when Esaquisili reportedly asked in

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Webonita shut up and called him a hooligan during deliberations.

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In response, the Senator fired back, labeling her an insult

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to womanhood and reiterating the same derogatory term. The exchange

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occurred after Ezaquisilli declined to be sworn in as a witness,

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which in Webony criticized. The senator later defended his remarks,

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stating he had no regrets about his response as he

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felt disrespected by the former minister’s comments. Despite the heated confrontation,

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in Weboni insisted he still holds Ezequisili in high regard

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as a woman, but maintained that her behavior was inappropriate.

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Ezequisili attended the session alongside Abiola Achiode, Council to Akpotti, Uduerin,

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and petitioners of Yruyu Kubu. Tensions rose when Yakubu attempted

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to speak while the committee chairman, Nider Imasun was addressing

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the panel. He was instructed to mute his microphone, prompting

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Ezakuisili to intervene. However, in Wayboni, who was present as

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a witness for Akpabio, interjected, leading to a sharp exchange

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between him and the former minister. Compose yourself and stop

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making noise, Hesquisili told in Weaybonni. Angered by her remark,

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the senator fired back, You’re a fool. What do you mean,

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Why are you talking to me like that. I will

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not take it. You are an insult to womanhood. People

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like you cannot be here. Ezequisili responded by calling him

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a hooligan, escalating the confrontation and briefly halting proceedings. Following

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the destruction, order was restored and Imasun announced that the

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case was now before a court, leading to an abrupt

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adjournment of the hearing. The female lawmaker, Natasha had earlier

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in a press statement, thanked all those who stood by

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her to file the sexual harassment petition against the Nigeria

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Senate President. In her words, she said, I would like

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to express my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Nigerian women

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and the supportive men all over the country who stand

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by me in my pursuit for justice and fair hearing

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regarding my sexual harassment petition to the Senate. Your unwavering support,

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courage and solidarity have been truly inspiring and I am

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humbled and grateful to all. I continue to count on

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your support to insist that the Senate respects the rule

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of law, respects my right to fair hearing by reversing

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my legal suspension and investigating my petition at the Committee

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on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. Together, we have taken

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a stand against abuse of power, especially in a public

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institution like the Nigerian Senate, for the preservation of our democracy.

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Thank you for believing in this court and standings strong

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with me. God bless us all. Meanwhile, Justice Obor Eguartu

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of the Federal High Court Abouja, handling the suit filed

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by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpotti Udurin seeking to restrain

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the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions from

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taking any disciplinary action against her, has recused himself from

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the matter. The embattled senator representing Coggi Central Senatorial District,

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had dragged the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate

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Senate President, godswill Acpabio, and the Chairman Senate Committee on Ethics,

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Privileges and Public Petitions to court seeking to stop any

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disciplinary action against her following her altercation with the Senate President.

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Justice Eguar two had on March tenth, twenty twenty five,

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adjourned the matter till Tuesday, March twenty fifth for a

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hearing of all applications filed in the matter and directed

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parties to file and serve all the applications before then.

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When the matter was called last Tuesday, Justice Eguatu, in

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a short ruling, recused himself from the case and ordered

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that the case file be transferred to the Chief Judge

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of the Federal High Court for reassignment to another judge

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for continuation. The judge noted that his recusal from the

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matter was as a result of rumors of bias against him.

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Justice Eguatu had, while ruling on an ex party application

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filed by Senator Akpotti Udurin, granted an interim injunction restraining

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the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions from

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proceeding with disciplinary actions against Senator Natasha ak Potti uduran

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despite the restraining order. She was given a six month

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suspension over a heated exchange of words she had with

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Senate President Godswill Acpabio during the February twentieth cleanery. She

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had protested her assigned seating arrangement repeatedly raising a point

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of order despite being overruled. In response, the Senate referred

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her case to the Ethics Committee for review. On February

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twenty eighth. In an interview with a Rise TV, Senator

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Akpotti Yudurin alleged that her troubles in the Senate began

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after she rejected unwanted love making advances from Acpavio. In

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her application, she urged the court to declare any action

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taken during the pendency of her suitors null, void and

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of no effect. Granting the interim injunction, Justice Eguatu ordered

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the defendants to appear within seventy two hours of being

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served to show cause why a full interlocutory injunction should

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not be issued against them. Possasuaramedi Gingi u Binni, in

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a Mortgagita way