Lagos Assembly in Chaos: Speaker Held Hostage, 27 Lawmakers Plot Defection?
A full-blown political war is raging in the Lagos State House of Assembly, with shocking allegations of 27 lawmakers secretly plotting to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Labour Party (LP). While the Assembly has issued a desperate denial, the dramatic events unfolding behind closed doors suggest a power struggle that could shake Lagos politics to its core.
In a stunning twist on Monday, heavily armed security operatives—allegedly acting under powerful political orders—barred newly elected Speaker Mojisola Meranda from entering the hallowed chambers for hours. When she finally took her seat, she broke down in tears as lawmakers scrambled to pass a theatrical vote of confidence in her leadership.
The chaos stems from the highly controversial removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is now fighting back in court, insisting his ouster was illegal. While over 36 lawmakers have pledged loyalty to Meranda, rumors of betrayal and secret negotiations with the opposition continue to spread like wildfire.
Despite official statements dismissing the defection claims as “false and misleading,” many believe Lagos APC is on the verge of an internal implosion. Is this just a routine power struggle, or the beginning of a political earthquake that could reshape the state’s leadership?
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