Politics
DSS Intervenes As Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens
GAC Member Faults Obasa’s Removal
By Benjamin Abioye

The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited two lawmakers from the Lagos State House of Assembly for questioning regarding their alleged involvement in the ongoing speakership crisis.
The crisis began after the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13. Reports indicate that the lawmakers, Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu, were summoned by the DSS in Magodo, Lagos.
Although details of their invitation remain unclear, sources revealed that several other lawmakers accompanied them to the DSS office to show support. A DSS official, who was not authorized to speak publicly, simply stated, “They were just invited for questioning.”
Obasa was ousted by a majority of lawmakers over allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement. He was replaced by the former deputy speaker, Mojisola Meranda.
Meanwhile, Muraina Taiwo, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has condemned Obasa’s removal, calling it illegal.
Speaking at a press conference, Obasa denied the corruption allegations and insisted that he is still the rightful Speaker. He stated, “My status in the House? I strongly believe I am still the speaker until the right thing has been done. If you want to remove me, remove me the proper way, and I will not contest it.”
In a statement released on Wednesday, Taiwo criticized the lawmakers’ actions, saying, “The act of the lawmakers is illegal. It shows total disregard and clear disrespect for leadership.”
He further noted that the situation had caused division within the GAC and called on President Bola Tinubu to step in. “The GAC leadership is split over the matter, but we will all defer to our de facto leader, the President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to resolve the crisis.”
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