The House of Representatives has established an ad-hoc committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State administrator, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
The House announced that it will be inaugurated on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as part of its constitutional mandate and commitment to transparent governance.
The National Assembly added a clause for its supervision when it approved, with amendments, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of Emergency rule.
“The Proclamation presented to the National Assembly by Mr. President was subjected to rigorous legislative consideration and duly amended to strengthen democratic safeguards and uphold the principles of checks and balances.
“One of the most consequential amendments was the designation of the National Assembly – rather than the Federal Executive Council – as the oversight authority for all regulations issued under the emergency arrangement.
“In line with Section 5 of the State of Emergency (Rivers State) Proclamation, 2025, and pursuant to Section 11(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the House has constituted a dedicated Ad-Hoc Committee to monitor implementation and ensure that governance in the State remains within the bounds of constitutionalism and rule of law,” a statement by Spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi, said on Sunday.
