The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu.
Two days after the move, Tinubu wrote to the National Assembly, seeking their approval for the emergency rule declaration.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbass read the president’s letter during a plenary session today and called on members to make their contribution during the consideration of the general principles of the President’s report.
When put in a voice vote, the lawmakers ‘overwhelmingly’ backed President Tinubu’s declaration, approving his decision.
According to Abbass, 240 lawmakers attended the session, meaning there was a quorum.