President Bola Tinubu has lauded the National Assembly for its ratification of the state of emergency proclamation in Rivers State.
The President specifically commended the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and other principal officers and members, for prioritising the security and welfare of Rivers State people above partisan interests and other considerations.
Tinubu described the approval as a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis in the state.
This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy).
The statement comes after the House of Representatives approved the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State despite stiff opposition from stakeholders
The Senate also approved the State of Emergency in Rivers State as declared by Tinubu.
The red chamber also approved the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
However, Tinubu said that the approval exemplified what the nation can achieve when unity of purpose and patriotism guide the action of leaders.
Part of the statement read: “The President specifically commended the National Assembly’s leadership—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, other principal officers and members—for prioritising the security and welfare of Rivers State people above partisan interests and other considerations.
“Today’s decision exemplifies what our nation can achieve when unity of purpose and patriotism guide the action of leaders. We remain steadfast in pursuing a safer, more prosperous Nigeria—one where every citizen’s potential is safeguarded and nurtured.”