The 10th House of Representatives’ approval of the state of emergency in Rivers State was carried out in accordance with due process and legislative best practices, according to the Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI). The advocacy group rejected claims that the resolution was hurried or handled incorrectly, stating that the House had the necessary quorum before voting in favor of President Bola Tinubu’s request.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Dr. Matthew Gabriel, the Executive Director of PWI, said in a statement released on Monday that the procedure was transparent and adhered to due process after an independent examination conducted by the organization that keeps an eye on legislative activity.
“After carefully reviewing the proceedings and scrutinizing the circumstances surrounding the House’s resolution, we can confidently say that the decision was made in line with legislative best practices,” the statement read.
He further debunked claims that lawmakers were bribed to approve the emergency rule, describing such allegations as baseless attempts to discredit the National Assembly.
“There is no evidence of any financial inducement. The lawmakers acted in the interest of national stability and security.
“The House of Representatives demonstrated professionalism, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law,” he claimed.
Gabriel reiterated PWI’s role as a watchdog organization committed to parliamentary transparency and accountability, ensuring that democratic principles are upheld.
“Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that the rule of law is upheld in legislative processes,” he said, adding: “we monitor parliamentary actions to prevent any abuse of power, and in this case, we found no wrongdoing.”
He urged Nigerians to trust their elected representatives and reject misinformation aimed at discrediting the National Assembly.
“The 10th House of Representatives has proven its independence and dedication to the stability of Nigeria. Nigerians should focus on the facts and not be swayed by false narratives,” he said.
