The security situation at the Lagos State House of Assembly took an unexpected turn on Monday when operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police took control of the complex.
A recently surfaced letter revealed that the House had requested the DSS to bolster security around the Assembly ahead of February 18, 2025, amid reports that the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, planned to reclaim his position.
The development is a result of an ongoing leadership crisis within the Assembly. The acting Clerk of the House, Abubakar Ottun, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, warned that Obasa’s attempt to resume office could pose a significant security threat to the Assembly and its members.
The House urged the DSS to deploy operatives from February 16 to enforce strict access control within and around the premises. The letter emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating:
“I wish to bring to your attention a pressing matter that requires immediate action. The impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume office on the 18th of February, 2025 as the speaker, posing a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.
In light of this situation, we kindly request that you take necessary measures to fortify the security of the Assembly premises with effect from Sunday 16th February, 2025 by increasing the presence of your Men and as well observe a strict access control within and outside the Assembly premises till further notice.”
