Heavy security presence has been reported at the Lagos State House of Assembly as security personnel have restricted access to the premises, preventing journalists from covering Monday’s plenary session.
The session, scheduled for 1 PM, has been shrouded in uncertainty as officers from the police, civil defense, and Lagos State Neighbourhood Security Corps have taken positions around the complex, heightening tensions.
This development follows the controversial return of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to the Assembly last Thursday.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13, 2025, by over 30 of the 40 lawmakers, has continued to insist that he remains the rightful Speaker.
His removal led to the election of Mojisola Meranda as his replacement, but the crisis has since deepened, fueling speculation about possible power struggles within the House.
The presence of security operatives suggests an attempt to prevent any disruption as the political battle within the Assembly unfolds.
As of the time of filing this report, the situation remains tense, with lawmakers and staff facing restricted movement within the premises.
