A heated debate erupted among members of the House of Representatives during Wednesday’s plenary session over the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
A video of the altercation, shared online by AIT News, captured the intense exchanges among lawmakers.
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President Bola Tinubu had declared the state of emergency during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night. However, according to the Constitution, the National Assembly must review the President’s proclamation within 48 hours if in session or within 10 days if in recess.
To uphold or reject the declaration, a two-thirds majority vote is required in both chambers—the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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