Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has endorsed Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, exercising its constitutional authority under the amended 1999 Constitution.
This approval empowers Tinubu to implement emergency measures while requiring periodic reviews of the situation, with a maximum duration of six months.
In line with constitutional provisions, the National Assembly has also established a joint committee from both chambers to oversee the state’s administration during the emergency.
- Furthermore, the Senate has resolved to form a mediation committee comprising distinguished Nigerians to facilitate a resolution to the state’s political crisis.
