House spokesman Hon. Akin Rotimi revealed that the National Assembly had been properly consulted before President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
According to a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, Rotimi said the leaders of the National Assembly include Senate Chairman, Senator Goldville Akpabio, House Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, Senate Leader, Senator Michael Bamidele and House Leader. Ribadu, before broadcast.
“In response to multiple inquiries, I can confirm that Your Excellency of the National Assembly is Your Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the GCFR to achieve this decision.
The leaders of the National Assembly, including Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Deputy Speaker, Hon. Senate leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele and House leader Rep. Julius Ihonvbere met with President and National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu.
Key security officials, including the General Inspector of the Police, Director General of the National Security Agency (SSS), Kayode Egbetokun, Adeola Ajayi and Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mohammed Mohammed Mohammed Mohammed.
At this meeting, they gave a comprehensive introduction to the President’s intentions and all expressed their unanimous support.
In addition, the official letter of the President informed the House of Representatives of his decision and was ratified under Article 305 of the Constitution and has been ratified by Article 305 of the Constitution and will be read during the plenary session, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and will be read on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, with further legislative action. ”
