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Ikeja, Lagos state – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar said President Bola Tinubu should stop interfering in the affairs of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
TimesNow.com.ng recalls that the Department of State Security (DSS) sealed the offices of Lagos Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk.
This happened days after former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa challenged his removal in court and demanded his reinstatement.
Obasa’s removal has generated fresh controversy within the APC, as members of the party’s highest decision-making body, the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) are reportedly divided.
Atiku said President Tinubu should focus on fixing the mess he plunged Nigeria into after assuming office.
The former vice president stated this while reacting to the invasion of DSS at the premises of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Atiku said the DSS operative reportedly had a mandate to enforce a leadership change in the House.
He stated this via his verified X handle @Atiku, adding that it was done by âthose who claimed to have fought for democracyâ
Atiku said the alleged invitation of DSS operatives to the Lagos assembly should be investigated.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the DSS stated that its deployment to the Lagos state house of assembly followed an official request from lawmakers seeking security reinforcement.
Intelligence reports warned of possible disruptions linked to an alleged plan to reinstate the impeached Speaker, Obasa
The DSS emphasized that its presence was to maintain order and prevent security threats at the legislative complex.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
