Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has lambasted officers of the Nigerian Police Force for blocking the National Assembly complex and preventing both citizens and lawmakers from entering during a protest in support of embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The furious activist, who confronted the officers on Tuesday, expressed outrage over what she called a gross abuse of power and unconstitutional suppression of citizens’ rights.

“One day, you will be on the streets as a retired person, begging the same people you oppressed to protest on your behalf,” Yesufu said, visibly angered by the situation.

She accused the police of being complicit in repressing Nigerians while lacking the courage to name who gave the order to block the Assembly.

“You are blocking people and can’t even say who sent you. Are you proud of that?” she challenged.

Yesufu, who had joined a group accompanying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, called out the officers to reflect on their duties, questioning whether this was the kind of Nigeria they wanted for their children.

“At this age, is this what you want to be doing? You’re destroying the future of your own children,” she said.

Her criticism didn’t stop there. She labelled the force “a shameless willing tool of oppression,” pointing to a recent rally by police officers demanding better welfare—a protest that, ironically, was broken up by their own colleagues.

The protest came as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan attempted to access the National Assembly months after her suspension on March 6, 2025, over allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Her suspension came with withdrawal of salary, security, and legislative access. Her aides were also reportedly unpaid, and her office sealed off.

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s confrontation with the Senate began after her nameplate was removed and her seat reassigned—actions she described as part of a broader campaign to silence her.

Despite public outcry and pressure from activists and civil society groups, the Senate has stood firm on its decision, maintaining that the suspension would only be reviewed after six months or if she offers a formal apology.

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