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Nigerian senator barred from parliament vows to take Senate to court

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Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to take the Senate leadership back to court after she was barred from entering the National Assembly building on Tuesday.

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  • Senator Akpoti-Ouadouan vows to take the Senate to court after being barred from parliament.
  • She was suspended for six months after accusing the Senate President of sexual harassment. 11s
  • A court lifted her suspension and ordered her reinstatement, but she was denied entry. 20s
  • Akpoti-Ouadouan accused the Assembly of contempt of court and questioned its respect for democracy. 34s
  • The Senate claims the court ruling is non-binding and accuses Akpoti-Ouadouan of contempt. 41s
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