In a decisive move that has drawn both support and criticism, the House of Representatives has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. This follows prolonged political instability in the region, raising concerns over governance and security.
The resolution, passed during a plenary session on Thursday, saw the participation of 243 lawmakers. With this legislative backing, the federal government now assumes administrative control over the state, leading to the suspension of the governor, deputy governor, and members of the State House of Assembly.
Reactions to the development have been sharply divided. While the government justifies the decision as a necessary intervention to restore order, opposition figures and civil society organizations have strongly condemned it. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, speaking at a joint press conference earlier in the day, decried the action as an unjustifiable political maneuver aimed at consolidating power.
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As tensions continue to mount, the political landscape in Rivers State remains uncertain. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the broader implications of this emergency rule on the state’s governance and democratic institutions.
