Lagos Assembly beefs up security as plenary holds Monday
- Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly held a plenary session on Monday with increased security measures in place, including multiple police vehicles stationed at the main gate and inside the complex.
- Former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who was removed on January 13, 2025, claimed he is still the Speaker until the right process is followed for his removal, denying allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation.
- Today's plenary is the third session led by newly appointed Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda since Obasa's removal, with Obasa absent from the last two meetings.
- The Lagos State Police Command stated it will maintain order during the assembly's activities, despite Obasa's claims of police invasion of his residence.
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Lagos Assembly beefs up security as plenary holds Monday
The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed its officials to present valid identity cards to access the premises, signalling a move to beef up security at the complex. This comes amid the ongoing controversies following the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. It was gathered that although there is relative calm in the area at the moment, plenary resumes today. However, a notice to staff by Omotayo Adekemi, on behalf of the acting clerk of…
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