Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Media portrayal can often be misleading, and the trending short video of Senator Natasha Akpoti's exchange in the Senate chamber is a clear example. Unfortunately, the viral clip does not reflect the full context of what transpired.

The incident stemmed from a routine seat reassignment by the Chief Whip of the Senate, a role tasked with allocating seats to senators when necessary. Following the recent defection of two senators from the opposition to the ruling party, the Chief Whip conducted a seat reshuffling, affecting multiple senators, including Mrs. Akpoti. While others complied, she refused to vacate her former seat, prompting the Chief Whip to escalate the matter to the Senate floor.

Citing relevant Senate Rul...