The House of Representatives failed to discuss President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State due to poor attendance at the session. Although the debate was scheduled for Wednesday’s plenary following Tinubu’s suspension of the state governor, the low turnout of lawmakers stalled any progress on the issue.
This delay adds uncertainty to the handling of the crisis in Rivers State, highlighting logistical challenges within the legislative process. Further discussions on the emergency rule are now expected to be rescheduled for a future date.
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