Police on Tuesday, dispersed supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly as they attempted to access the National Assembly Complex.
The supporters had converged at the assembly gate to stage a protest, but their efforts were scuttled when police operatives fired tear gas to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The protestors were calling for the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio in connection with the alleged sexual harassment accusations against him.
The protesters had converged on the National Assembly gate as early as 8am with the resumption of plenary and hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition on scheduled for today.
At the time of filing this report, the protesters have now moved to the Unity Fountain for their protest.
News Band reported that Akpoti-Uduaghan had clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements on the floor of the Senate on February 20.
She was thereafter referred to the Senate’s ethics committee.
Last week, the Kogi born lawmaker accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and maligning her because she refused his sexual advances.