Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have berated the invasion of the Assembly complex by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police on Monday, describing it as a “rape of democracy, an aberration, and a national embarrassment”.
The lawmakers, during a plenary session attended by 36 members, demanded an explanation from the Lagos State Director of the DSS.
They also called on the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the incident and provide the public with a comprehensive briefing on the findings.
In Addition, the Assembly urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene immediately and prevent the situation from escalating further.
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Speaking during the session, Hon. Abiodun Tobun said: “This is not a government ruled by the barrel of a gun. This is an aberration of democracy and a step toward anarchy. What happened today is a total embarrassment and an act of harassment.”
He further affirmed the lawmakers’ loyalty to the Speaker, saying: “Nobody can dictate to us. God chooses and removes leaders. We are solidly behind your leadership, Mr. Speaker—nobody can remove you.”
The lawmakers suggested that powerful and influential individuals or groups might be behind the incident, calling for a thorough investigation to uncover those responsible.
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