The Nigerian Senate has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, approving the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly for six months.
This is coming after a closed door session where the lawmakers deliberated on the matter.
Recall that the House of Representatives had earlier approved the State of Emergency via voice votes.
President Tinubu’s proclamation of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, had stirred controversy with condemnation from several stakeholders.
Despite the outrage, the two legislative chambers on Thursday gave approval for the emergency rule in Rivers State.
More to follow….