Despite Party Criticism, House of Reps Unanimously Backed Tinubu's Emergency Rule In Rivers The House of Representatives has agreed the declaration of a state of emergency for Rivers State
The Round Table discloses that the lawmakers likewise agreed the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy Ngozi Odu and all voted members of the assembly, as declared by President Tinubu.
The House of Representatives on Thursday divulged on the state of emergency broadcasted by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers.
At the beginning of the debate on Thursday, a rep member demanded a head count of members present in the session to ensure that two-thirds necessary to mode a quorum were present in the House.
However, the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, governed that the attendance register would be utilised instead of going for a head count.
“I need the house to note that today’s plenary is being attended by 243 members based on our attendance register. Just for the record, we’ve more than satisfied the requirement for this particular amendment,” the Speaker reported.
The Round Table discloses that the Green Chamber has adjourned until next Tuesday.
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Published 3/20/2025