The National Assembly, once revered as Nigeria’s democratic stronghold, has become a stage for political theatrics. Allegations of sexual harassment, tear gas, and rented protesters have turned the legislature into a battleground of egos, exposing deep-seated dysfunction.
The drama reached a boiling point as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment—first on national television, then in an open Senate session. But rather than seeking justice, the response was a chaotic display of staged protests, clashes in the streets of Abuja, and an institution more fixated on technicalities than truth.
Veteran journalist Reuben Abati didn’t hold back, calling it a “global embarrassment” as British lawmakers, present during the session, watched in disbelief. Meanwhile, viral videos showed protesters—many paid as little as ₦5,000—struggling to explain why they were even there.
This isn’t just political drama; it’s a reflection of a system where power trumps accountability and the masses are weaponized as mere pawns. Will the Senate address the allegations with integrity, or is this just another episode in Nigeria’s endless political circus?
