The lawmaker representing Yobe North Senatorial District, Ahmed Lawan has denied ever taking sides with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in opposition to the Senate President within the occasion that led to the previous’s suspension.
Lawan in an announcement issued by his media aide, Ezrel Tabiowo, stated he solely made feedback according to procedures and the necessity to uphold the integrity of the Nigerian Senate.
Recall that through the plenary on March 6, the Senate members had voted for the suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In the course of the course of, Lawan had pleaded with the Senate management to chorus from withdrawing Akpoti-Uduaghan’s safety particulars.
In his defence, Lawan stated the Senate lacked the authority to take action because the Kogi lawmaker, regardless of her suspension, continues to be a member of the Senate.
Whereas many Nigeria understood that as Lawan standing with the feminine lawmaker in her travail, the previous Senate President has stated that he by no means supported Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Tabiowo stated, “At no level did Senator Lawan defend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan or take sides within the allegations in opposition to the Senate President.
“His intervention was purely a matter of precept, reflecting his dedication to due course of and the rule of legislation.
“Senator Ahmad Lawan stays a statesman who prioritizes the steadiness and dignity of the Nationwide Meeting,“ the assertion said.