Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan described the contempt ruling as violating her fundamental rights.
While watching the video during the plenary on Wednesday, Mr Akpabio charged the police to go after the suspects.
According to Mr Tinubu, the draft bill introduces a new framework strengthening the regulation of the legal profession in Nigeria.
Mr Akpabio said the strategic plan was timely with the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism and build a resilient, peaceful nation.
The Senate thereafter observed a one-minute silence in honour of the victims.
Mr Akpabio stated, “We are calling on God the Almighty to help us at the centre to bring peace to Plateau.”
Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan is charged with defaming Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi.
Mr Amupitan would be meeting with the directors of the commission at the INEC Headquarters on the same day.
The senator attributed his defection to what he called the “unpleasant circumstances and the crisis-torn situation” in his former party.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio thanked lawmakers and other critical stakeholders for their inputs on the bill.
