Victor Ezeja
There is palpable tension at the Lagos State House of Assembly as security operatives reportedly took over the assembly complex on Monday, 17 February, 2025.
The development, according to sources, has prevented the commencement of the plenary session scheduled at noon.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelWhile some lawmakers are locked inside their offices, others are outside the assembly chamber.
This comes amid the ongoing crisis in the Assembly following the recent removal of former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the appointment of a new speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.
Prime Business Africa gathered that the Assembly complex, including the chamber and the speaker’s office, have been barricaded by police officers.
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While some sources alleged that the barricade was due to an alleged bomb scare within the premises, others claimed it was part of a plot to put pressure on the new speaker to resign.
Meanwhile, the ousted speaker, Obasa, has filed a suit against the state House of Assembly and the new Speaker, Meranda, before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, challenging the legality of his removal from office.
In the suit, Obasa seeks a court declaration that his colleagues in the House acted illegally by removing him from office while the Assembly was on recess.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
