Nigeria, March 5 -- Pro-Natasha protesters and some members of civil society groups have stormed the National Assembly on Wednesday, calling for Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down pending an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him.

The protesters who arrived at the National Assembly gate as early as 8:00 am, few hours before the resumption of plenary, were seen carrying banners with inscriptions such as 'Akpabio Must Go', and 'Protect Women's Rights'.

The demonstrators are demanding accountability and also urging the Senate to investigate Akpabio over the serious accusations.

Meanwhile, the protest comes days after Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of harassment and claimed he had targeted her...