Controversies have trailed the decision of the Upper and Lower chambers of the National Assembly (NASS) to approve President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Thursday, March 20.
Through a voice vote on Thursday, Papers News reports that the Senate and House of Representatives affirmed the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and other elected officials for six months, along with appointing a sole administrator by President Tinubu.
However, this action appears to conflict with Section 305(4) of the amended 1999 Constitution, which stipulates that a resolution from the National Assembly, supported by a two-thirds majority, is necessary to endorse the president’s request.