Senators in Uproar as Saraki denies Akpabio request to Speak

Much Ado about sitting allocation…?

There was a disagreement among lawmakers on the floor of the Senate during Wednesday’s plenary in Abuja.

The disagreement followed after the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki refused to allow Senator Godswill Akpabio, to make a contribution on an issue spearheaded by Senator Bassey Akpan from Akwa Ibom State.

Senator Saraki, in his defence, explained that Senator Akpabio was seating in an unallocated seat and one without a microphone.

On his part, Senator Akpabio argued that he was allocated the seat by the Clerk.

When questioned, the Clerk responded that the former Senate Minority Leader had insisted on the seat.

The situation was eventually calmed as Senator Akpabio apologised for his action and the Senate President urged the clerk to allocate seats in the coming week.