Former Lagos Speaker Obasa Storms Assembly with Armed Escorts, Reclaims Office
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday, stormed the Assembly complex with the backing of heavily armed policemen and suspected louts, forcefully reclaiming the Speaker’s office. This marks Obasa’s first appearance at the Assembly since his removal on January 13, while he was away in the United States during the House recess. Security Withdrawal Sparks Tension Earlier in the day, police authorities withdrew security details attached to the House and the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, raising tensions within the legislative complex. Obasa, who is challenging his removal in court, had filed a…