National embarrassment – Lagos lawmakers react to DSS invasion of assembly
Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers have kicked againt the invasion of the asembly complex by the Department of State Services (DSS) operatives and the Nigeria Police on Monday.
They have described it as a “rape of democracy, an aberration, and a national embarrassment.”
During a plenary session attended by 36 lawmakers, the legislators demanded an explanation from the Lagos State Director of DSS regarding the reasons behind the security operatives’ presence at the legislative complex.
They also called on the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the incident and provide the public with a comprehensive briefing on the findings.
Additionally, the assembly urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene immediately to prevent further escalation of the situation.
Expressing their outrage, the lawmakers unanimously condemned the invasion, insisting it was an abuse of legislative procedure and a threat to democratic governance in the state.
“This is not a government ruled by the barrel of a gun. This is an aberration of democracy and a step toward anarchy.
“What happened today is a total embarrassment and an act of harassment,” said Abiodun Tobun during the session.
He further reaffirmed the lawmakers’ loyalty to the Speaker of the House, stating, “Nobody can dictate to us. God chooses and removes leaders. We are solidly behind your leadership, Mr. Speaker—nobody can remove you.”
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