The House of Representatives has requested President Bola Tinubu call political parties in Bayelsa State to order ahead of the gubernatorial election on November 11.
This is a follow-up to Hon. Marie Enenimiefe’s motion of urgent public significance, which called the House’s attention to potential instability in Bayelsa state in the run-up to the election.
He wants the National Security Adviser to intervene to ensure a smooth election in the state.
A viral video depicting the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate advocating violence in the next election elicited reactions from Nigerians, raising concerns among legislators.
Meanwhile, after the Chief of Army Staff’s remarks expressing concern about classified documents being public, the House of Representatives is demanding for forensic preservation of security material.
The House, in a motion introduced by Honourable Stanley Olajide, condemned the leakage of security information, which it thinks is harming the country’s fight against insecurity.