- Heated Argument: Two members of the House of Representatives, Marie Ebikake and Blessing Amadi, got into a heated argument over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State .
- Emergency Rule: President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis .
- Suspension of Governor and Lawmakers: The President suspended Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly for six months .
- Tension in Rivers State: The declaration has been met with criticism, with some lawmakers and opposition figures questioning its constitutionality, further escalating tensions in the state .
Two members of the House of Representatives, Marie Ebikake and Blessing Amadi, got into a heated argument on Wednesday over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The argument started just before the plenary session, with the two lawmakers shouting and pointing fingers at each other.
The controversy surrounds President Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis. The President also suspended Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly for six months.
According to President Tinubu, the state has been at a standstill, and the people have been deprived of good governance. He noted that despite interventions, the situation has not improved, prompting him to take action.
In his nationwide broadcast, President Tinubu said, “No responsible President will stand by without taking action. To restore good governance and peace in this circumstance, it has become imperative to declare a state of emergency.”
The declaration has been met with criticism, with some lawmakers and opposition figures questioning its constitutionality. The situation remains tense, with the people of Rivers State awaiting the outcome of this development.
