Lagos State House of Assembly
Tight Security at Lagos Assembly as Plenary Holds Amid Controversy
The Lagos State House of Assembly has been transformed into a fortress, with an unprecedented security presence, as the House holds its plenary session today. Journalists were barred from entering the assembly complex, with security operatives citing “instructions” as the reason. The development comes on the heels of the ongoing leadership tussle in the House, […]
Lagos House of Assembly Staff to Work From Home
The directive aimed to ensure the safety of the staff members. It also sought to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The Lagos State House of Assembly has issued an order. This order aims to prevent violence due to the ongoing leadership crisis. It instructs all staff members and legislative assistants to work from […]
Lagos Assembly: GRV Criticizes Aggressive Takeover
The politics of Lagos have been characterized by intimidation rather than inspiration, by coercion rather than conviction. Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the candidate for governorship represented by the Labour Party, LP, in the election for Lagos 2023, has expressed his disapproval of the forcible takeover of the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an […]
Court Fixes March 7 for Hearing in Obasa’s Removal Suit
Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has scheduled March 7 for the hearing of all pending applications in the suit filed by former Speaker of the Lagos State House Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa is challenging his removal as Speaker, which he claims was unlawful. The lawsuit, filed on February 14, […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Silence on Lagos Assembly Crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly. Atiku described Tinubu’s silence as a tacit endorsement of anti-democratic tactics aimed at subverting the will of lawmakers. The crisis began when former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was removed by an overwhelming […]
BREAKING:Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens as Speaker Meranda’s Security Aides Are Withdrawn
In a surprising move, all security aides assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn as of Thursday morning. This development comes amidst a deepening leadership crisis in the state legislature, which began with the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in January. The crisis has led to […]
Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa Awaits Ruling Before Return
The legal team of Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has confirmed that he will not return to the Assembly until the court has ruled on his suit challenging his removal. According to his lead counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa’s return to the Assembly before the court’s decision […]
Rt. Hon. Meranda Denies Resignation Rumours as Lagos State Speaker
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda has denied rumors of her resignation. Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda has come out to deny rumors circulating online suggesting she’s resigned from her position. Her Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, debunked the rumor on Wednesday, hopefully putting the speculation to rest. “I’m in […]
Security at Lagos State Assembly: New CP Reaffirm Commitment
The newly appointed Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has reaffirmed the police’s commitment to securing the Lagos State House of Assembly. Jimoh made this assurance on Tuesday while addressing concerns about the security situation at the Assembly complex. He dismissed claims that the police had relinquished their role as the lead agency for […]