LunagisthubRivers State Emergency: Senate Approves Presidential Proclamation, Calls for Mediation
In a significant development, the Nigerian 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 ¹. This approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures in the state, while also mandating a review of the situation within six months.
Emergency Measures
President Tinubu can now enforce emergency measures to address the political crisis in Rivers State.
Joint Committee Oversight
A joint committee of both chambers will oversee the administration of affairs in Rivers State during the emergency period.
Mediation Committee
The Senate has established a mediation committee consisting of eminent Nigerians to help resolve the state’s political crisis.
The establishment of a mediation committee is a significant step towards resolving the political crisis in Rivers State. This committee will work towards finding a peaceful solution to the crisis, which has been ongoing for some time.
What’s Next?
With the approval of the presidential proclamation, the focus will now shift to the implementation of emergency measures and the work of the mediation committee. It remains to be seen how these developments will impact the people of Rivers State and the country as a whole.
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