Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have strongly condemned the invasion of the legislative complex by operatives of the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police, describing the incident as an attack on democracy and a national embarrassment.
According to The PUNCH, during a plenary session attended by 36 legislators, the assembly demanded an explanation from the Lagos State DSS Director regarding the presence of security personnel at the complex. The lawmakers also called on the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the incident and present a detailed report of the findings to the public.
Expressing deep concerns over the implications of the invasion, the lawmakers urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent any further escalation, warning that the development posed a significant threat to democratic governance in Lagos State.
“This is not a government ruled by the barrel of a gun. This is an aberration of democracy and a step toward anarchy,” declared Abiodun Tobun, a member of the assembly.
Tobun further reassured the lawmakers’ loyalty to the Speaker of the House, adding, “Nobody can dictate to us. God chooses and removes leaders. We are solidly behind your leadership, Mr. Speaker—nobody can remove you.”
Another legislator, Gbolahan Yishawu, also condemned the invasion, describing it as an overreach by security agencies.
“The Nigerian Constitution clearly spells out the separation of powers. The legislature is a key pillar of democracy, and any attempt to intimidate or disrupt its activities must be condemned in the strongest terms,” Yishawu stated.
The lawmakers suggested that powerful individuals or groups could be behind the incident and called for a comprehensive investigation to identify those responsible. They maintained that such actions must not be allowed to repeat, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic institutions from undue interference.
