The House of Representatives has constituted a 19-member Ad-Hoc Committee to oversee the implementation of the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State.
House Spokesman Akin Rotimi announced that the committee will be chaired by House Leader Julius Ihonvbere, with Minority Whip Ali Isa serving as deputy chairman.
According to Rotimi, the committee’s mandate is to ensure that governance in Rivers State remains anchored on constitutional principles and the rule of law, even during the emergency period.
“This development underscores the resolve of the House of Representatives to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and ensure that the extraordinary measures during the emergency period remain subject to legislative oversight, guided by transparency, accountability, and the best interest of the good people of Rivers State,” he stated.
