Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- More than a dozen police officers are currently stationed at the Lagos State House of Assembly to maintain order, as the ousted speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, remains absent from the premises.

PREMIUM TIMES observed that the security operatives are stationed inside and outside the Assembly's premises. There were at least eight security vehicles stationed outside the premises.

This follows the removal of Mr Obasa as speaker for alleged abuse of office and financial impropriety.

His removal comes barely a month after he was accused of spending N17 billion to construct a gate that leads to the Assembly's complex.

Promptly, after his removal, his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, who represents the Apapa Constituency 1, also a form...