Senate Approves Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers State
By Mohamed Fitr/ ABUJA// Following the House of Representatives approval of the state of emergency rules in Rivers State, the Senate, too has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution.
The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to implement emergency measures while requiring a periodic review of the situation, with a mandatory reassessment no later than six months.
In accordance with the Constitution, the National Assembly has established a joint committee comprising members from both chambers to oversee the administration of Rivers State during the emergency period.
Additionally, the Senate has resolved to form a mediation committee consisting of eminent Nigerians to facilitate dialogue and seek a peaceful resolution to the state’s political crisis.
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