Tension in Lagos state House of Assembly as lawmakers clash with DSS officials (video)

There is tension in the Lagos state House of Assembly complex as men of the Department of State Services (DSS) took over the premises and reportedly sealed off the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her Deputy, and the Clerk of the House.

By 10am this morning, armed security personnel had taken control of the Assembly premises at Alausa, Ikeja, and were thoroughly searching lawmakers, staff and visitors in the premises. 

The Speaker arrived at the premises at approximately 11am with her convoy but was prevented from gaining access to her office or the chambers. 

 The DSS officials, dressed in black jackets and helmets and armed with weapons, struggled with the lawmakers and Assembly workers at the door as they tried to make the Speaker gain access into the chambers.

There have been rumors today that Meranda will be forced to resign but the lawmakers have since prevented that as they kept shouting ‘’Meranda, it is you we want”. The lawmakers have also passed a vote of confidence on her.

Meranda has since taken charge of the proceedings of the house.

The exact reasons behind today’s action remain unclear, but sources suggest it is linked to ongoing tensions within the Assembly, particularly following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13, 2025.

Watch videos from the scene below