● To forestall impeached speaker’s retaking office
The heavy security presence at the Lagos State House of Assembly was at the behest of the management, contrary to earlier reports that security operatives raided the Assembly and shut the offices of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
A document,- a letter- purportedly by the Acting Clerk, Mr. A. T. B. Ottun, inviting the security operatives to secure the premises against incursion by the removed Speaker Idowu Obasa has just emerged.
In the letter signed and dated February 14, the Acting Clerk of the Assembly raised concerns about an alleged plot by the impeached speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, to reassume the office on Tuesday, February 18.
Consequently, the management urged the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant security agencies to deploy more men and materials, with a view to enhancing security in and around the assembly premises.
This is contrary contrary to reports in some quarters claiming that the DSS officers stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing offices of the Speaker, and his Deputy.
The letter, which bore reference number LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, and entitled, “URGENT: ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES FOR LSHA PREMISES,” was addressed to the Lagos State Director of the DSS.
It read this: “I wish to bring to your attention a pressing matter that requires immediate action. The impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume to office on the 18th of February, 2025, as the Speaker, posing a potential security threat to the Assembly and
its members.
“In light of this situation, we kindly request that you take necessary measures to fortify the security of the Assembly premises with effect from Sunday 16* February, 2025 by increasing the presence of your Men and as well observe a strict access control within and outside the Assembly premises till further notice.
“We look forward to your prompt attention Sir. Thank you.”
