In a fresh turn of events in the ongoing Lagos Assembly leadership tussle, all security aides of Speaker Mojisola Meranda have been withdrawn.
The crisis escalated further on Wednesday, when Olalekan Onafeko, the former and suspended Clerk of the House, attempted to resume duty at the Assembly complex. However, he was politely turned away by security personnel.
Onafeko, who was removed alongside former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13, allegedly arrived at the complex around 9 a.m., accompanied by his lawyer, two security personnel, and unidentified DSS operatives, in an attempt to reclaim his office.
In a viral video Onafeko was being booed amidst a cacophony of pot shots as he was escorted out of the premises.
In a statement signed by the Chief Security Officer Kushoro Idowu on behalf management of the Lagos State House of Assembly the situation was condemned.
The crisis is an offshoot of the 13 January 2025 removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, ousted by 32 out of 40 members of the Assembly. Following his removal, Mojisola Meranda was elected as the substantive Speaker.
Noting the interventions of President Bola Tinubu, the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Governor Sanwo-Olu, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the leadership dispute is yet resolved.
As tensions mount, stakeholders are calling for immediate action to restore order and ensure the safety of Speaker Meranda and the Assembly complex.
