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BREAKING: Senate Okays Rivers' State Of Emergency, Makes Fresh Decision | READ DETAILS

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Mar 20, 2025

BREAKING: Senate Okays Rivers' State Of Emergency, Makes Fresh Decision | READ DETAILS

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The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu's proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution.

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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.

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Per the Constitution, the National Assembly has also imposed a joint committee of both chambers, to oversee the administration of affairs in Rivers State during the emergency period.

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Additionally, the Senate has resolved to establish a mediation committee consisting of eminent Nigerians to help resolve the state's political crisis.

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