Lagos state – Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is currently presiding over plenary with four other members at the chamber.
Obasa holds 4-member plenary
The plenary is being conducted after security personnel forcefully open the doors of the Red Chamber.
As at 3.pm, the plenary commenced and was still on-going till about 3.30pm.
As reported by Vanguard, over 26 other members of the assembly were around but refused to enter the chamber, pledging loyalty and support to the substantive Speaker, Mojisola Meranda.
Recall that Obasa declared on Thursday, February 27, that he has once again assumed the position of speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly.
Obasa declares his return as Lagos assembly speaker
Legit.ng reported that Obasa announced the controversial update after returning to the parliament for the first time since he was removed on January 13.
However, it was unclear how the politician arrived at the decision, but Legit.ng had exclusively reported that some GAC members have refused to back the current leadership of Mojisola Lasbat Merand.
He was quoted as saying:
“I’ve never been removed. Impeachment or removal is democratic and constitutional, but in doing that, you must follow due process. I am not against that. If I do that, then I am not democratic.”
Legit.ng earlier reported that all police escorts assigned to Speaker Meranda and the Lagos State Assembly complex have been abruptly removed, raising serious safety concerns.
The Speaker’s adviser confirmed that she is now without protection, warning that the situation leaves her exposed to potential threats.
No official explanation has been given for the withdrawal, fueling public anxiety over government security protocols and potential risks to officials.
Police restore Obasa’s security details
Earlier, Legit.ng also reported that the political crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly took another twist as security details assigned to Obasa, the impeached Speaker, have been restored.
