Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Kogi Central, has been removed from her position as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations.

This latest move, directed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, signals further political shifts within the National Assembly.

It also marks the second time Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has lost a leadership role in the current Senate.

Earlier in February, she was relieved of her position as Chair of the Senate
on Local Content and reassigned to oversee Diaspora and NGO matters.

Following her removal, Akpoti-Uduaghan is now left without any committee leadership assignment.

Her replacement, Senator Aniekan Bassey, represents Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District.

POWER SHIFT: Senator Natasha Loses Committee Chair in Dramatic Move

The Senate has witnessed a significant shake-up as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is stripped of her committee chair role, with Senator Aniekan Bassey taking her place.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was removed as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations. This decision, directed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, marks a notable shift in the Senate’s leadership dynamics.

Recall that this is not the first time Akpoti-Uduaghan has faced a leadership reassignment. In February, she was relieved of her position as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content.

The reasons behind Akpoti-Uduaghan’s removal remain unclear, but the move signals potential changes in the Senate’s committee structure and assignments

This bold move by Senate President Godswill Akpabio raises questions about the future of Senate leadership dynamics as her replacement, Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North East, takes over the Diaspora and NGO committee.