Reps Back Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers Despite Outcries
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The decision was made during a plenary session attended by 243 lawmakers on Thursday, who voted in favor of the presidential proclamation aimed at addressing the escalating political unrest and violence in the oil-rich region.
During the plenary session, lawmakers debated the necessity and implications of the state of emergency.
The resolution to endorse the presidential proclamation was passed after extensive deliberations, with a majority of the 243 lawmakers in attendance voting in favor in a voice vote.
The House emphasized the need for immediate action to restore peace and order in Rivers State, which is crucial for the nation’s economic stability given its significant contribution to Nigeria’s oil production.
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Several lawmakers expressed their support for the state of emergency, highlighting the urgent need to address the security challenges in Rivers State. They argued that the declaration would enable the federal government to deploy additional security resources and implement measures to quell the violence and restore normalcy.
However, some legislators raised concerns about the potential for abuse of power and the impact on civil liberties. They called for strict oversight to ensure that the state of emergency is implemented in a manner that respects the rights of citizens and is limited to the duration necessary to achieve its objectives.
