It was bedlam at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday following invasion by officials of the DSS and the Nigeria Police, sparking outrage among the lawmakers.
The invasion occurred during a plenary session where 36 members were present.
The lawmakers immediately condemned the action, describing it as an attack on democracy and an embarrassment to the country.
The Assembly demanded an explanation from the Director of the Lagos DSS, asking why the security forces took such drastic action.
They also called on the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to look into the matter and provide a detailed report to the public.
Additionally, the lawmakers appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop the situation from worsening.
The lawmakers expressed strong disapproval of the invasion, arguing that it was an attempt to disrupt the legislative process and undermine the state’s democratic institutions.
They also reaffirmed their loyalty to the Speaker, emphasizing that no one could force them to remove him from office.
Suspecting that influential individuals or groups may be responsible for the invasion, the lawmakers insisted on a full investigation to uncover those behind it.
They made it clear that they will not allow such actions to diminish the independence of the legislature or threaten democratic governance in the state.
