A heated argument has erupted in the House of Representatives over suspension of Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State.
The suspension was announced on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu.
Following the announcement, lawmakers were seen engaging in a heated argument over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The incident reportedly occurred during its plenary session on Wednesday.
A video of the incident was shared online by AIT News on Wednesday.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The President made the pronouncement in a nationwide broadcast.
However, the Constitution requires the National Assembly to consider the President’s gazetted proclamation within 48 hours if it is in session and within 10 days if it is in recess.
If the National Assembly does not consider the proclamation valid, it will vote otherwise. A two-thirds majority of both houses—the Senate and the House of Representatives—is required to uphold or reject the declaration.