The security personnel attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda have been withdrawn from the Lagos State House of Assembly.
According to the Punch Newspaper, which stated that the individual behind the withdrawal yet to be known, added that it happened on Thursday morning.
The news outlet reported that a close to the Speaker, confirmed Meranda is now more exposed.
The source said both the Speaker’s personal security and the overall security team attached to the House have been recalled.
This comes as speculations are rife that Speaker Meranda might resign soon.
Prominent APC bigwigs, including Chief Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba – former Governors of Osun and Ogun States respectively – were involved.
A mediation panel led by these heavyweights met last Sunday with stakeholders at the House. The meeting extended to members of the Governance Advisory Council at the Governor’s Lodge in Marina.
During the meeting, GAC members said the panel recommended Obasa’s resignation. They also recommended Meranda should step down to allow a new lawmaker from Lagos West to take over.
Meranda’s spokesperson, Ganzallo Victor, also confirmed the withdrawal to Punch. He said the reason for the withdrawal is unknown.
He also said with the withdrawal of her security, Meranda is now exposed and has no backup.
On the other hand, a source in the Obasa camp said all Obasa’s security aides have been re deployed as of this morning.
This is the confusion in the House of Assembly.