Tight security at National Assembly for emergency session

A significant security presence has been established at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as lawmakers gather for an emergency plenary session today.

In an unusual move, Sergeant Major General of Police has restricted access to the National Assembly by erecting barricades at the MOPOL Gate and requiring identification to enter. The heightened security measures are reportedly intended to deter potential protesters.

The emergency session, announced on Sunday, will be held today, Wednesday. According to a statement from Rotimi Akin, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the session will discuss urgent legislative matters.

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Akin stated, “The House of Representatives wishes to announce that, in accordance with the directive of the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., a plenary session has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Honorable members have been summoned from their respective constituencies to attend this important session. This directive was conveyed through an internal note issued by the Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., on Sunday.”

Akin also emphasized that it is customary for the DPR to meet again after a recess period to discuss pressing national issues.

Similarly, a memo from the Clerk of the Senate, Francis Akubueze, informed Senators of the emergency Senate sitting. The memo read: “The President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has ordered that an emergency plenary session of the Senate be convened.” The memo also noted that the Senate sitting will commence at noon today.

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