The office of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has debunked claims that the Assembly invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to take over the premises.
This followed an incident on Monday when armed DSS operatives stormed the Assembly, preventing the lawmakers from sitting.
The situation led to commotion as staff and lawmakers forced open the chamber doors to proceed with the session.
After about 35 minutes of deliberation, Speaker Meranda adjourned the session indefinitely.
An anonymous aide to the Speaker noted that the letter sent by the Assembly was misunderstood.
It was a routine request for increased security following information that the removed speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, might attempt to resume on February 18, 2025, posing a security threat.
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The letter requested additional security personnel, not to seal off the offices or chambers.
“The DSS action on Monday deviated from the original intent. They hijacked the situation, sealing off the legislative chamber and offices of some principal officers. It appears they received instructions from another source,” the aide added.
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