BREAKING: Senators Ignore Public Outrage, Approve State Of Emergency In Rivers

The Nigerian Senate has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State.

The upper legislative chamber also approved a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

This is coming after a closed door session where the lawmakers deliberated on the matter.

Recall that the House of Representatives had earlier approved the State of Emergency via voice votes.

President Tinubu’s proclamation of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, had stirred controversy with condemnation from several stakeholders.

Despite the outrage, the two legislative chambers on Thursday gave approval for the emergency rule in Rivers State.

More to follow….