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Accountant and social commentator Wale Adebayo through his X account "Mario9ja" has reacted to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s latest confrontation in the Senate, accusing her of chasing clout instead of focusing on real governance.

During the Senate sitting on October 21, 2025, a mild drama unfolded involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole. The exchange erupted when Senator Natasha sought to make additional comments on the abortion clause in the Criminal Code Amendment Bill, 2025, even after the matter had already been referred to a committee.

According to parliamentary reports, the bill in question seeks to impose tougher penalties for sexual offenses, including life imprisonment for offenders convicted of defiling minors. However, lawmakers agreed to suspend further debate on sections related to abortion and pregnancy termination, citing concerns that unclear language could endanger women in medical emergencies or expose doctors to prosecution.

Following that decision, the controversial clauses were referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters for deeper review, with a report expected in two weeks. Though this procedural step was not captured in the viral video, it formed the backdrop of the confrontation.

After the matter had been formally stepped down, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan attempted to revisit the abortion clause, insisting she should be allowed to speak since the issue directly affects women. Senator Adams Oshiomhole immediately raised a point of order, arguing that Senate rules forbid reopening discussion on a matter already concluded. He emphasised that permitting a single senator to speak would necessitate reopening the entire debate.

In his ruling, Senate President Akpabio upheld Oshiomhole’s objection, referencing Senate Rule 52(6), which bars further deliberation once a resolution has been made. Akpabio maintained that it would be “out of order” to revisit a matter already deferred to a committee.

The video of the exchange has since gone viral, with many Nigerians accusing her of attempting to create unnecessary drama for public sympathy, a sentiment echoed by Mario9ja in his post.

This constant theatrics is unbecoming of a lawmaker.

Yesterday again, Senator Natasha tried to stir needless drama on the Senate floor. You have to consider if she has ever opened the Senate rule book or if confusion is simply her comfort zone.

If Senator Oshiomhole hadn’t… pic.twitter.com/Fzs6H18S8a

— Wale Adedayo 🌍🔰 (@Mario9jaa) October 22, 2025

seanery:
Make dem no sha Kii Her

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bennybuhari:
idiot data boys who are paid by Akpabio to call out Natasha

MaziObinnaokija:
Natasha go soon enter the Senate trap and get another sidon for house letter