A heated confrontation erupted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as two female lawmakers engaged in a verbal clash over President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The face-off involved Hon. Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Hon. Blessing Amadi (PDP, Rivers), who argued over whether the President’s decision was constitutional.
Their exchange quickly escalated, with lawmakers banging on tables and tensions rising ahead of the day’s plenary session.
Chaos Over Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers
The uproar comes after President Tinubu, on Tuesday night, suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, along with his deputy Prof. Ngozi Ordu and the State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.
In their place, he appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-ette Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as the Sole Administrator of the state.
The declaration has sparked intense political and legal debates, with some lawmakers questioning the legitimacy of the move.
As heated discussions continue, observers say the unfolding crisis could deepen the political turmoil in Rivers State.
What’s Next for Rivers State?
With the state now under emergency rule, the political future of Rivers remains uncertain.
Will Fubara challenge the decision legally? Will opposition voices in the National Assembly push back? As the drama unfolds, all eyes remain on the House of Representatives and INEC for the next course of action.
Stay tuned to NIGPOST for updates on this developing story.
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