Atiku Slams “Utterly Reprehensible” DSS Invasion Of Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly was thrown into chaos on Monday as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded the complex, sparking widespread condemnation.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among those who strongly denounced the incident, describing it as “utterly reprehensible” and a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic values.
“The viral video of armed security operatives invading the Lagos State House of Assembly is utterly reprehensible and stands condemned,” Atiku wrote in a statement posted on his X page.
He called for a full investigation into the matter, expressing concerns over reports that the operatives were allegedly enforcing a leadership change within the Assembly.
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Atiku criticized those who sanctioned the invasion, accusing them of undermining democracy despite previously positioning themselves as pro-democracy advocates.
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“It is appalling that it is those who claimed to have fought for democracy that decided to sanction this crass desecration of the state’s foremost legislative body, and by so doing, putting our hard-earned democracy in jeopardy,” he said.
The former Vice President also took aim at President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of meddling in state affairs instead of addressing pressing national issues.
“Tinubu should focus on bringing Nigeria out of the mess he plunged the country into rather than interfering in state matters,” Atiku said.
The DSS, however, has insisted that its deployment was based on an official request from the Assembly, citing security threats.
The incident has sparked a heated debate about the role of security agencies in Nigeria’s democracy and the limits of their power.
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