BREAKING: Tension Over Heavy Security in Lagos Assembly Amid Obasa, Meranda Power Clash

• Heavy security presence takes over Lagos Assembly as Speaker Obasa faces leadership challenge from Mojisola Meranda
• Tension grows as 36 lawmakers reportedly back Meranda as Speaker, deepening the Assembly's crisis
• Police and DSS operatives secure the complex while Nigerians await the outcome of the power struggle

Ikeja, Lagos state - There is heightened tension at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, March 3, as heavy security operatives took over the complex amid an ongoing leadership crisis.

The tight security presence follows the brewing tussle between the incumbent Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and his rival, Hon. Mojisola Meranda, over the Assembly's leadership.

Obasa maintains stand as Lagos Speaker

Sources within the Assembly disclosed that while Obasa insists he remains the constitutional Speaker, 36 lawmakers have thrown their support behind Meranda, whom they reportedly elected as Speaker during Obasa's absence, Vanguard reported.

As of noon, several lawmakers, including Meranda, had arrived at the Assembly complex for the day’s plenary scheduled to hold at 1 p.m.

Heightened security in Lagos Assembly

Security personnel, including police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have cordoned off the premises, restricting movement and ensuring order as the situation unfolds, Punch reported.

Meanwhile, Nigerians await clarity on the leadership of the Lagos Assembly as political manoeuvrings intensify.

Details later..