Tensions rose today as security personnel entered the assembly premises, locking the deputy speaker’s office before the plenary session.
This led to a confrontation between lawmakers and security officers, with lawmakers eventually regaining access to the assembly.
During the plenary session, lawmakers discussed the security breach and expressed a vote of confidence in Speaker Mojisola Meranda.
They also decided to investigate the incident and submit their findings to President Bola Tinubu and SSS Director General, Oluwatosin Ajayi.
The DSS had initially explained that the request came as a letter from the Assembly dated February 14, 2025, which specifically sought increased security due to potential threats.
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In the letter, the management of the Lagos State Assembly informed security agencies in Lagos that there was credible information suggesting plans to forcefully reinstate the impeached speaker of the state assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on February 18, 2025.
The assembly management stressed that the development posed a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.
Recall that Meranda became the Lagos legislature’s first female speaker on January 13, 2025, after Obasa’s removal.
Obasa was abroad when replaced, and all principal positions and committees were dissolved following his impeachment.
Upon returning, Obasa claimed his removal did not follow due process, insisting he remained the assembly’s speaker.