Update: ‘We Are Under Siege’ – Lagos Lawmakers Reject Obasa [Video]

Some lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the invasion of the Complex by the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

Addressing newsmen on Thursday afternoon, the lawmakers claimed that Obasa has placed them under siege.

The state lawmakers reiterated their resolve on his removal as Speaker.

“We’re not against the leadership decision, but they should call us and tell us to our face not us hearing rumors,” the Lagos Assembly members stated.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Strategy, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, flanked by other lawmakers, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the unfolding events, calling on party leaders to provide clarity on the situation.

“This is Lagos, and this is the Lagos State House of Assembly,” Ogundipe stated.

“We have been approached by our leaders, and we should remain calm and patient until they engage with us. However, we are shocked by what is happening today.”he added.

Ogundipe emphasized that lawmakers remained law-abiding but demanded respect for their mandates.

He decried the manner in which the crisis was being handled, describing the situation as embarrassing and unacceptable.

Naija News had earlier reported that Obasa, on Thursday, made a dramatic entrance into the Lagos Assembly Complex with a heavily armed security detail.

A viral video circulating online shows Obasa arriving with more than 11 police officers, heading straight to the Speaker’s Office, amid growing reports that security operatives attached to the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, had been withdrawn with immediate effect.

Some lawmakers loyal to Speaker Mojisola Meranda were caught on video mocking Obasa’s arrival, referring to him as an “actor” for the manner in which he stormed the Assembly chamber.