The Senate and House of Representative have unanimously approved the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
The decision was reached by both Chambers during their separate sessions on Thursday.
TheFact Daily, reportes that after the presentation of letters send to the both chambers by the President and read to members, the lawmakers had a closed door session and after due consideration the Rep and Senate Houses resolved to grant approval to the Emergency Rule to entrench peace in Revers State.
During the separate sessions, the lawmakers conducted a voice vote, and the lawmakers approved the request.
The National Assembly says the President declaration will foster peace and resolve the ongoing impasse in Rivers State.
Additionally, the National Assembly has urged Tinubu to establish an ad hoc committee composed of “eminent” Nigerians to mediate between the warring factions in Rivers State.
The lawmakers also decided that the President should review or terminate the state of emergency at any time, but no later than six months from now.
Furthermore, the National Assembly agreed to authorise the formation of an ad hoc committee, with members from both chambers of the National Assembly, to oversee the situation in the state.
