Rufai Oseni has taken a swipe at Senate President Godswill Akpabio following an altercation on the Senate floor involving Kogi Central Senator, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The on-air personality, addressing the issue, questioned why the Senate President had developed a habit of picking on Akpoti-Uduaghan. He recalled a previous incident where Akpabio was forced to apologize to the senator after remarking that the chamber was "not a club or beer bar" during plenary.

Oseni cautioned Akpabio, emphasizing that women have played an active role in shaping the democracy Nigeria enjoys today. He stressed the need for greater respect for women in politics.

Rufai Oseni stated: "What did we see? We saw repeated attempts to silence Natasha, which we will not accept. And please, for Mr. Akpabio and those like him who do not respect women in this country, remind them that women also fought for this democracy. If you don’t know, go read about the likes of Gambo Sawaba. Women were beaten for this democracy."

"They fought for this nation. So we must respect them. I’ve noticed a recurring pattern. That’s why, when the senator came here trying to defend the indefensible, he did so only because of public outcry. The last time, Senator Akpabio had to apologize to Natasha after saying, ‘This place is not a beer parlor, it’s not a club,’ and similar remarks. He has done this multiple times. What is the real issue here?"

"There can be disputes over seating arrangements, with reactions and counter-reactions, but the words uttered by Senator Akpabio—‘We will take you out’—are concerning. Who instructed them to remove him when he did the same? ‘Oh, we’ll suspend you.’ That is an abuse of power. That’s why I wasn’t surprised when a senator said, ‘He’s our father.’ Who is your father? Our father?"

"Is this what the Senate has become? First of all, she must be given the right to speak. She was standing on pre-existing privileges, just like Akpabio did. At least, let her make her point. Yet, since yesterday, Akpabio’s media office and his allies have been working overtime, spinning various narratives and pushing them out to the public."

"Why are they on the defensive? She must be allowed to speak. Whether he likes it or not, he must learn to treat women with respect. Whether he likes it or not, we must reiterate this. I’m not saying you can’t have disagreements, but how you handle them defines your leadership."

On Thursday, February 20, Akpabio called security on the lawmaker amid a heated argument over seating arrangements during plenary.

The rowdiness threatened to disrupt proceedings after Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), refused to use the seat assigned to her, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules, which protects members' privileges.

At the peak of the disagreement, Akpabio instructed Senate security to remove the female senator from the chamber, but intervention from fellow lawmakers prevented the situation from escalating further.

Upon entering the chamber for the day's session, Akpoti-Uduaghan found her nameplate missing from her usual seat.

Disturbed by the development, she raised her voice in protest, demanding an explanation for the change in seating arrangements.

As the plenary commenced, Senate Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North) raised a point of order, alerting Akpabio to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “improper sitting position.”

While Monguno was still speaking, Akpoti-Uduaghan interjected, demanding to know why her seat had been changed without her consent.

"I don’t care if I am silenced. I am not afraid of you. You have denied me my privilege," she told Akpabio.

As the plenary was disrupted, Akpabio ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove the Kogi senator from the chamber, warning that she could face suspension if she continued to protest.