Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers

Following the unresolved political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the oil rich South-South State.

Tinubu made the declaration during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday.

The state of emergency will last for an initial period of six months.

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To administer the state, the President named a Retired Vice Admiral as administrator.

Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.

A state of emergency allows the President to immediately make any desired regulations to secure public order and safety.

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