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JUST IN: Lagos Police Reinstates Speaker Meranda’s Security, Dismisses Political Motive

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2 months ago

Feb 27, 2025.

Lagos police reinstated Speaker Meranda’s security after an earlier controversial withdrawal.
Commissioner Jimoh said the withdrawal was part of a nationwide audit.
The Assembly crisis continues as Obasa insists he remains Speaker.

The Lagos State Police Command has reinstated the security details of Speaker Mojisola Meranda following their earlier withdrawal, which had fueled speculations amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the State House of Assembly.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that reports had emerged that security escorts assigned to Meranda’s office and residence were withdrawn, raising concerns over political interference.

The situation intensified when security details of impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa were restored. Shortly after, Obasa stormed the Assembly complex, declared himself Speaker, and presided over a controversial plenary session with only a few lawmakers in attendance.

Addressing journalists on Thursday, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, confirmed the reinstatement of four security personnel attached to Speaker Meranda. He dismissed claims of political motivation, stating that the withdrawal was part of a nationwide audit of police personnel and firearms.

“The withdrawal of security details attached to the Speaker and other VIPs in the state is in line with an ongoing audit of police personnel and firearms,” Jimoh clarified. He added that similar measures were being implemented across other state police commands, emphasizing that Lagos was not singled out.

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Despite the reinstatement, the leadership crisis in the Lagos Assembly remains unresolved. While Obasa insists he is still the Speaker, a majority of lawmakers continue to back Meranda’s leadership.