As the battle for the Plateau House Assembly speakership heats up, security operatives have sealed off the assembly’s entry.
There were at least 15 security vehicles stationed in strategic spots throughout the complex.
The gates and surrounding area were guarded by stern-looking Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other security officials.
The route connecting the Terminus Market to the Plateau Specialist Hospital was closed due to construction.
DSP Alfred Alabo, the Plateau Police Spokesperson, stated that the decision was made to prevent a breakdown in law and order around the assembly.
”We learnt that supporters of some politicians will be coming around the assembly to protest.
“If the politicians’ supporters come around, it is going to affect traffic and it may lead to the breakdown of law and order.
“To save lives and property, we took this action so that we can control security arrangements within the Plateau House of the assembly area.
“If nothing happens, the security will be relaxed and everything will return to normal,” he explained
Abok Ayuba who was impeached on Oct. 28, 2021, was reinstated by the Plateau High Court on Monday.
He resumed duties on Tuesday and presided over the plenary.
But Ayuba’s successor, Yakubu Sanda and 12 others filed an appeal and stay of execution on Tuesday.
Both Sanda and Ayuba are laying claim to the speakership of the assembly.
While Ayuba is relying on his reinstatement, Sanda is holding unto the stay of execution.
