BREAKING: Tension rises as new Lagos Assembly speaker occupies Obasa’s former office

The newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly officially assumed her office on Monday, amid growing tensions over the speaker’s seat.

Reports indicate that security was heightened at the Assembly complex due to fears of a potential showdown following the ousting of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

Obasa, who was removed two weeks ago by 32 out of 39 Assembly members, returned to the state over the weekend, insisting that he remains the legitimate Speaker.

On his return, Obasa received a “heroic welcome” from supporters at his residence in Ikeja.

Obasa said he remains the speaker “until the right thing has been done.”

However, there are fears of potential showdown should Obasa grace the plenary session on Monday (today).

Monday’s plenary makes it the third session presided over by Meranda since Obasa’s removal, with the former speaker absent at the last two sittings.

Meanwhile, security personnel screened journalists and other individuals attempting to enter the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday.

At least three police vehicles are stationed at the assembly’s main gate with other security vehicles sighted inside the complex as the lawmakers prepare to hold a plenary.

The tightened security measures were said to be part of a move to prevent breakdown of law and order at the assembly.

Platinumpost reports that Meranda on Monday arrived the assembly complex into hands of lawmakers who showed solidarity and posed for some photographs amid cheering of “Madam Speaker.”

Meranda has equally occupied the speaker’s office at the assembly.

(DailyTrust)