By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
Facts have emerged on how the management of the Lagos State House of Assembly wrote to the Department of Security Services (DSS) and other services agencies for protection, citing what they (the management of the Assembly) called ‘credible information’ that plans were afoot to forcefully reinstate the impeached Speaker, Hon Gbolahan Mudashiru.
This was contrary to reports by a section of the media that Department of State Services (DSS) officers stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing offices of the Speaker and his deputy.
A letter written by its management clearly showed that it was the Assembly that invited security agents to maintain order.
In a letter dated 14th February, 2025, the Assembly management told Security Agencies in Lagos that, “there was credible information that plans were afoot to forcefully reinstate the impeached Speaker of the State Assembly on the 18th February, 2025”.
This, noted the Assembly management, posed “a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.”
The letter, which bore reference number LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, was signed by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Mr. A. T. B. Ottun and was addressed to the DSS Director in the State, as well as the heads of other security agencies in Lagos State.
Entitied “URGENT: ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES FOR LSHA PREMISES”, the Acting Clerk wrote: “I wish to bring to your attention a pressing matter that requires immediate action”.
The letter added, “The impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume to office on the 18th of February, 2025, as the Speaker, posing a potential security threat to the Assembly and
its members.”In light of this situation,” continued the Clerk, “we kindly request that you take
necessary measures to fortify the security of the Assembly premises with effect from Sunday 16th February, 2025 by increasing the presence of your men and as well observe a strict access control within and outside the Assembly premises till further notice.”
He concluded the letter by saying, “we look forward to your prompt attention Sir. Thank you.”.
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