The Nigerian Senate has gone into a closed-door session to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and the State House of Assembly.
The closed session was announced after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from President Tinubu seeking the ratification of the declaration, during Thursday’s plenary.
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Consequently, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion for a closed session, citing Order 135 of the Senate Rules. His motion was seconded by Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro.
Senate is currently in the executive session at press time.
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