FCT, Abuja – The senate on Thursday, March 20, passed a resolution endorsing the presidential proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers state.
The declaration on Tuesday, March 18, by President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other top public officers in the oil-rich state for six months.
As reported by Channels Television on Thursday, March 20, the national assembly also imposed a joint committee of both chambers, to oversee the administration of affairs in Rivers state during the emergency period.
The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than six months.
Rivers crisis: Senate calls for mediation
Meanwhile, the senate has resolved to establish a mediation committee consisting of eminent Nigerians to help resolve the monthslong River state political crisis.
More to follow…
