By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Fresh twist as security operatives from the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force on Monday sealed the offices of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk.
Heavily armed security operatives were stationed on the Alausa, Ikeja premises, closely monitoring the area.
Despite the heavy presence of security, Meranda later arrived at the complex with her convoy.
The action followed the legal challenge by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is contesting his removal from office.
The action followed the legal challenge by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is contesting his removal from office.
His removal has sparked controversy, causing division within the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos.
Obasa has filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court, seeking to overturn his impeachment and removal and requesting an accelerated hearing.
Through his legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Chief Afolabi Fashanu, Obasa argues that the Assembly’s actions violated the Nigerian Constitution and the House’s Standing Orders.
His application seeks orders to expedite the hearing process, shorten the response time for the defendants, and quickly resolve the legal dispute.
The former Speaker contends that the Assembly’s session during recess, which led to his impeachment, was unconstitutional. He claims the House cannot reconvene without the Speaker’s authorization.
Obasa emphasizes that the case should be heard swiftly to avoid disrupting legislative functions in the state.
He further asserts that no party involved would face injustice if the court grants his request for an expedited hearing. [The Street Journal]