Senate and House of Representatives of the National Assembly have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.

President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during today’s plenary before lawmakers went into a closed door session, where it was put to a voice vote, with lawmakers overwhelmingly supporting the request.

Announcing the decision, Akpabio said the senate had exercised its powers under section 305(2) of the constitution to approve the president’s proclamation.

Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Upper Chamber relying on  Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) resolved to set up a joint committee to oversight the administration of Rivers State legislature and a select group of eminent Nigerians to reconcile the warring parties in the state.

Earlier, the Lower chamber approved the declaration through a voice vote by the two hundred and forty three members in attendance.

President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers citing breakdown of law and order while appointing  retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette to administer the state in absence of Governor Fubara and the  twenty seven lawmakers. 

READ ANOTHER STORY HERE https://classic94.fm/flamingos-to-remain-in-camp-ahead-of-final-round-clash-with-algeria/