A highly charged session erupted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday March 19th as lawmakers clashed over President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State.
Before the plenary session officially began, tempers flared, with legislators engaging in heated verbal exchanges. The uproar stemmed from Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months.
In their place, the president appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas as the interim administrator to oversee state affairs. However, this move has divided lawmakers, with critics questioning its legality and broader implications for democracy.
With discussions still ongoing, the political battle over Rivers State is far from over, and further developments are expected in the coming days.
