Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s statement highlights a tense political situation in Lagos State. According to him, the deployment of DSS operatives to the Lagos State House of Assembly was a troubling attempt to force Speaker Mojisola Meranda to step down, which he viewed as a form of intimidation. This move came after a leadership crisis in the Assembly, which saw Meranda replace Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker following his impeachment.
Rhodes-Vivour criticized the use of armed force and violence to influence political decisions, emphasizing that lawmakers should prioritize loyalty to the people who elected them, rather than to political godfathers. His comments seem to address the broader issue of political control and the need for the state’s institutions to function independently and in the best interest of the public.
This situation reflects the complex political dynamics within Lagos State, where power struggles and external influence are often sources of tension.
