Reps support Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers despite stiff oppositions

The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency for Rivers State despite stiff opposition from stakeholders.

The House also approved the six-month suspension imposed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly via a voice vote on Thursday.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbass, 240 lawmakers attended the session on Thursday in Abuja.