JUST IN: Senate approves Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to impose emergency rule in Rivers State.

The decision was reached on Thursday following a closed-door session by lawmakers.

Earlier, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read President Bola Tinubu’s letter requesting the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers State during plenary.

Following this, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion for a closed-door session, citing Order 135 of the Senate rules. The motion was seconded by Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro.

The Senate’s approval of emergency rule came after the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly amid escalating political tensions.

The House of Representatives had earlier ratified President Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in the state.