Feb. 27, 2025
The ousted Speaker, of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, who was removed by his colleagues on Thursday stormed the Assembly, surrounded by security personnel.
Obasa went straight into the Speaker’s office while other lawmakers, loyal to Mojisola Meranda, watched the unfolding drama, NAN observed.
All entry and exit points leading to the Assembly have been closed as the situation continues to develop.
Protesters had stormed the Lagos Assembly on Thursday to demonstrate against the withdrawal of the Meranda’s security details.
Earlier, all police escorts assigned to the Speaker, as well as security personnel guarding the Assembly complex, were withdrawn without explanation.
This sudden action has left the Speaker and the entire legislative house dangerously exposed, raising serious concerns about the motives behind it.
The crisis began on Jan. 13 after Obasa was removed over alleged financial impropriety and gross misconduct.
He was immediately replaced by his deputy, Meranda, while Fatai Mojeed assumed the role of Deputy Speaker.
On Jan. 14, Obasa approached the Lagos High Court to challenge his removal by his colleagues. (NAN)
