The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, endorsing the move through a voice vote during Thursday, March 20, plenary session.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas confirmed that 243 lawmakers attended the session, surpassing the required quorum.
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As part of its resolution, the House recommended forming a national committee to restore peace in Rivers and proposed that the National Assembly take over the state legislature’s functions for six months.
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