TENSE ATMOSPHERE AS ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL TAKE OVER LAGOS ASSEMBLY COMPLEX
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The Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Ikeja, has been roped off by stern, armed security men in anticipation of a tense emergency plenary session of lawmakers scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025.
The robust security presence, which has been present at the assembly premises and surrounding areas for around two weeks, was increased on Monday as early as 7 am, ahead of the anticipated change in the Lagos House’s leadership.
According to information obtained, Mojisola Meranda, the recently elected speaker, is anticipated to step down in order to make room for a new speaker to be appointed in accordance with the zoning arrangement for candidates from the west zone.
Meanwhile, men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and armed men from the Police Command have taken strategic positions around the premises, with every guest, including staff being searched thoroughly before being allowed access to the complex.
One of the staff, who spoke to Vanguard on the condition of anonymity, said: “The atmosphere in the Assembly this morning is very tensed with heavy security around the Assembly.
“It was difficult for the staff to gain access to the Assembly. It took me over an hour before I was allowed into the premises.”
Recall that after weeks of political maneuvering and interventions, President Bola Tinubu and top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over the weekend, reached a resolution on the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The decision, it was gathered, which followed series of high-level meetings, solidifies Mudashiru Obasa’s removal as Speaker, albeit allowing him a soft landing by commuting his removal to resignation.
Reliable sources from the Presidential Villa disclosed that prominent party chieftains, including former APC National Chairman Bisi Akande, ex-Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba, Minister of Solid Minerals Dele Alake, and an undisclosed former Lagos commissioner, engaged with Tinubu on the issue.
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