The Senate has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, following the precedent set by the House of Representatives.
According to the upper chamber, this decision aligns with the constitutional provisions of the amended 1999 Constitution, granting the president the authority to implement emergency measures.
Under the terms of the approval, the situation must be reviewed periodically, with a mandatory reassessment within six months.
Meanwhile, the National Assembly has constituted a joint committee from both chambers to oversee governance in the state during the emergency period.
In addition, the Senate has resolved to set up a mediation committee comprising prominent Nigerians to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.