By Blessing Chinagorom
The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the viral video of armed security operatives invading the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday.
Atiku who made the condemnation on X said this invasion is utterly reprehensible and stands condemned which he said must be subjected to a full and thorough investigation.
According to him, “It is bewildering that the invading operatives reportedly have a mandate to enforce a leadership change in the House.
“It is appalling that it is those who claimed to have fought for democracy that decided to sanction this crass desecration of the state’s foremost legislative body, and by so doing, putting our hard-earned democracy in jeopardy”.
Atiku further said, “This act is an attack on the sanctity of democracy and a landmark of indignity to the Nigerian electorate, especially the people of Lagos.
The former Vice President added that whatever that may have caused the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly is an undercurrent that is not abnormal in a system of democracy.
He declared that the purported invitation of armed security operatives for a conflict resolution in a parliament is an anathema that should be frowned upon and interrogated with all sense of urgency. 
While calling on the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on bringing Nigeria out of the mess Atiku claimed the president has plunged the country into rather than interfering in the state matters.
Meanwhile, report has it that members of the Lagos state house of assembly have passed a vote of confidence in Mojisola Meranda, the speaker, following rumours of her possible resignation.
Oladipo Ajomale, member representing Oshodi-Isolo constituency 2, moved the motion, affirming the assembly’s trust in Meranda’s leadership during Monday’s plenary.
The motion was seconded by Gbolahan Ogunleye, who represents Ikorodu constituency 1.
Following this, Temitope Adewale, the majority leader, moved a motion to adjourn plenary indefinitely, which was unanimously approved by the house.
Earlier in the day, security operatives sealed the speaker’s office as speculation grew over Meranda’s possible resignation.
Police and task force officers were stationed in vehicles around the complex, with some patrolling the premises to maintain order.
Meranda became the first female speaker of the Lagos assembly on January 13, after Mudashiru Obasa was removed while he was out of the country.
On his return, Obasa challenged the process, arguing that due procedure was not followed and insisting that he remained the legitimate speaker of the house.
