Embattled former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has shared that she is currently being held at Central Police Station following the fracas witnessed at the Senate.

In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Orwoba indicated that she is awaiting charges, which according to her being processed at Parliament Police Station. She explained that officers at Central Police Station informed her they could not proceed since those who ordered her arrest were yet to present themselves.

“I have been detained in Central Police Station. I am awaiting my charges, which are apparently being booked at Parliament Police Station. The central police bosses say that they cannot charge me because the individual who triggered the arrest is not here, and they are the ones to charge me,” Orwoba said.

She maintained that her fight is not about salary or privileges but rather about exposing what she termed as corruption and impunity within the Senate, pointing fingers at the Speaker’s office, the Clerk, and other officers. She vowed not to be intimidated or silenced by attempts to discredit her.

“I want to assure those doubting my intentions and my reasons for fighting. This is not about a salary or a position, trust me. By the time this fight comes to an end, the outright corruption and impunity will be laid bare for EVERYONE to see,” she added.

“From the Senate Speaker’s office to the Clerk of the Senate all the way down to their errand boys and girls. So, don’t be distracted by those trying to make this about the salary or privileges. There is a bigger war here. They will try to use shame to silence me, but they must remember I am shameless!”

Drama at the Senate Gate

The detention follows a dramatic incident earlier in the day when Orwoba caused a standoff at the Senate gate after her vehicle was impounded.

She used the car to block the entrance after being barred from accessing the chambers. Despite resisting the towing of her vehicle, she was forcefully removed by three female police officers.