Tension in House as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Reportedly Skips Headcount Before Rivers State Emergency Vote

Tension in House as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Reportedly Skips Headcount Before Rivers State Emergency Vote

A heated session erupted in the House of Representatives as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas allegedly bypassed a crucial headcount before approving the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Lawmakers in opposition to the emergency rule had reportedly called for a division—a parliamentary process that requires a physical headcount of members before voting on contentious issues. However, sources claim that Speaker Abbas ignored the request and moved ahead with the decision, sparking outrage among dissenting members.