The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved a state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. This decision includes a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the state assembly. The approval follows a proclamation by President Bola Tinubu and was passed during a plenary session in the House.
This move grants temporary federal control over the state’s administration and aims to address unspecified issues in Rivers State. The emergency rule will be in effect for six months, during which normal democratic activities in the state legislature will be suspended. The development is a significant intervention in the state’s governance, reflecting concern at the federal level over the current situation in Rivers.
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