- The order paper highlighted that Rivers had been at a standstill since the crisis began, affecting governance and public welfare.
- President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers due to prolonged political unrest and governance breakdown.
The senate has deferred its decision on whether to approve the state of emergency declaration in Rivers until Thursday.
Opeyemi Bamidele, the senate leader, suggested that the motion be “stepped to the next legislative day,” a recommendation supported by Abba Moro, the minority leader.
When Senate President Godswill Akpabio presented the issue for a voice vote, most senators agreed to postpone the discussion.
The motion, which was the first item on the agenda, was suspended before lawmakers could deliberate on it.
According to the order paper, the senate recognised that the crisis in Rivers had paralysed the state, depriving citizens of the benefits of democratic governance.
“The senate also notes that the state has been at a standstill since the crises started with the good people of Rivers state not being able to enjoy the dividend of democracy,” the motion reads.
“The senate observes the magnitude of the crises has overwhelmed the state government as parties involved have not allowed good sense to prevail and bring about peace in the state hence federal government attempts to restore peace, security and good governance.”
Recall that on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers due to the ongoing political unrest in the state.
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