The Nigerian Senate has officially approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, mirroring an earlier endorsement by the House of Representatives.
This decision invokes constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution, granting Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures in the troubled state.
The Senate’s approval, however, comes with a mandate for periodic reviews, ensuring the emergency status does not exceed six months without reassessment.
Additionally, the National Assembly has formed a joint committee of both legislative chambers to oversee governance in Rivers State during this period.
In a move aimed at fostering political stability, the Senate has also resolved to establish a mediation committee composed of eminent Nigerians.
This committee will work towards resolving the state’s ongoing political crisis.
Similarly, the House of Representatives had earlier backed Tinubu’s declaration through a voice vote, with 240 lawmakers present in a session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
While endorsing the emergency rule, the House introduced amendments, including the establishment of a mediation team.
Lawmakers also emphasized that the National Assembly, rather than the Federal Executive Council, is constitutionally empowered to legislate for a state whose House of Assembly is unable to function.
With both chambers aligned, the federal government now moves forward with enforcing emergency measures in Rivers State.
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