Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State for 6 months

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following inability of the executive and legislative arms of government to resolve the political crisis between them in the state.

Tinubu said that the decision was taken to protect lives and property across the state following the absence of constitutionally elected government in the state, saying under the law, no arm of the government can function without the order in any state.

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