There was drama today at Lagos House of Assembly when the recently removed  Speaker Mudashiru Obasa forcefully entered the complex to seize power back.

A precursor to this new development was when security details assigned to the substantive Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, were abruptly withdrawn by what sources said was an order from the Inspectors General of Police. It was this that made it easy for Obasa to returnt

According the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr. Victor Ganzallo:

“In the early hours of Thursday, we woke up to the startling news that all security details assigned to Madam Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, had been withdrawn. This includes the police and DSS officers, leaving her exposed to threats amid the ongoing speakership crisis,” Ganzallo stated.

He further called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the state’s Chief Security Officer, to intervene urgently to prevent a complete breakdown of law and order within the Assembly.

“The withdrawal of security personnel has left the Assembly naked and vulnerable at a critical time. Urgent action is needed to restore order,” he pleaded.

With the speakership battle taking a dramatic new turn, political watchers are keenly observing how the crisis will unfold in the coming days.