State Of Emergency: NASS Duly Consulted – Says House Of Reps Spokesman

President Bola Tinubu has formally written the House of Representatives, seeking approval of his decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State in line with Section 305 of the Constitution.

The Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi, who disclosed this in response to media inquiries, said that the National Assembly was duly consulted by President Tinubu in reaching the decision.

The House spokesman confirmed that the leadership of the National Assembly met with the President and the National Security Adviser ahead of the broadcast, alongside key security chiefs, who were fully briefed on Mr. President’s intentions, and all unanimously expressed their support.

Hon. Akin Rotimi said that Mr. President’s formal letter, informing the House of Representatives of his decision and seeking approval in line with Section 305 of the Constitution, has been transmitted and will be read during plenary on Wednesday, 19th March, 2025, with further legislative action to be debated and decided on the floor.