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Commotion In Lagos Assembly As DSS Prevents Meranda, Members From Sitting

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4 months ago

February 17, 2025

There was drama in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, as lawmakers and staff sent men of the Department of State Security, DSS, away from the chamber after shutting it for several hours.

At about 12:25 pm, irate staff forced the chamber’s doors open, chanting solidarity songs.

The entire place was in disarray when lawmakers decided to sit in the chamber.

At about 12:45 pm, the lawmakers, after forming a quorum, commenced plenary for the day.

Meranda was seen sobbing intermittently and mopping up her tears.

A lawmaker, Yinka Esho, was said to have been rushed to the hospital for treatment following the melee.

Lawmakers call on Tinubu to rescue situation

Meanwhile, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have described the invasion of men of the Department of State Services, DSS, and Nigeria Police as “rape, aberration on democracy and national embarrassment.”

At its plenary, the House, with 36 members in attendance, called on the state’s Director of DSS to explain the reasons for the invasion.

The House also called on the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to probe the invasion and brief the public on the outcome.

Invasion of Lagos Assembly: A National Embarrassment – Lawmakers Lament
The house also called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene immediately and rescue the assembly from a deeper crisis.

Some lawmakers condemned the act in strong terms, describing it as an abuse of legislative procedure and an aberration of democracy.

A member, Abiodun Tobun, said, “This is not government by barrels of gun. This is an aberration of democracy. Bringing in anarchy, that is what they have done today. It is a total embarrassment and harassment.

“Nobody can dictate to us. God chooses and removes leaders.”

“We are solidly behind your leadership, Mr. Speaker. Nobody can remove you.”

However, members of the House of Assembly were unanimous on their stance, as they suspected the involvement of some powerful, influential individuals and groups in the whole saga.

Politics

Atiku, Obi Arrive Abuja For Consultative Group Meeting

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1 week ago

May 25, 2025

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Ex-Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, alongside Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has arrived in Abuja for the National Political Consultative Group (North) meeting.

Atiku announced their arrival in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he shared a video showing himself and Obi exchanging pleasantries with key stakeholders ahead of the event.

“Peter Obi and I just arrived at the Abuja Continental Hotel for the National Political Consultative Group (North) event. -AA,” Atiku wrote in the accompanying caption.

In a 33-minute video obtained by our correspondent, Obi is seen addressing attendees, speaking on the country’s current challenges and highlighting how widespread poverty has hindered industrial growth.

Obi spoke about the potential of the North and emphasised the worsening poverty across the country, which has led to growing unease throughout the nation.

He said, “I have always said the North can change Nigeria. The greatest asset of this country is in the North…”

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While the exact purpose and scope of the group remain unclear, it is believed to be a coalition platform being explored by northern political stakeholders in preparation for the 2027 presidential elections.

The meeting has drawn several prominent political figures, party leaders, and elder statesmen amid growing discussions of a possible grand coalition among opposition parties ahead of the next general elections.

Notable attendees include Rotimi Amaechi, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Adolphus Wabara, and Baba Chir Lawal, among others.

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Chaos Erupts As Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting

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1 week ago

May 25, 2025

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A high-level coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and others descended into chaos as delegates from Jigawa State disrupted the proceedings.

The ongoing coalition meeting at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly disrupted following a disagreement over representation for Jigawa State.

Tensions rose when former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, announced a delegate to speak for the state.

In protest, several Jigawa delegates stormed the stage, blocking the individual from speaking and insisting they would not be represented by those named.

As the confrontation escalated, security personnel, including members of the Nigerian Police, DSS, and private guards, quickly formed a protective barrier around key figures such as Atiku, Amaechi and others.

Calm was restored after several minutes of appeals, as Mustapha Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, along with another delegate, was chosen to speak on behalf of the state.

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Defection Report Leak: A’bom Bars Channels Crew From Govt House

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1 week ago

May 24, 2025

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The Akwa Ibom state government has barred Channels Television cameraman and reporter from being part of its press corps team.

According to an online Newspaper report, Premium Times’, their eviction from the government House followed the publication of a video clip in which the Governor urged his Commissioners and other appointees to join him in the All Progressive Congress (APC) or resign.

Recall that the incident happened on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Government House.

Meanwhile attempts to reach the Channels TV crew proved abortive as they didn’t take calls made to their Cellphones.