Some 1000 soldiers and policemen have sealed the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja and physically prevented the Speaker of the House, Aminu Tambuwal from entering.
The Speaker of the House, who arrived the National Assembly today with a view to preside over the sitting of the House but fierce looking troops posted the stopped him at the gate. There was chaos outside the Assembly complex this morning as police tried to prevent him and other lawmakers from entering the complex. Some had to scale the gates after all entry points were sealed off leaving only one open where many were thoroughly frisked and some turned back. There are allegations that most of the lawmakers turned back were from the APC and teargas fired by the police at some point raged the air as some lawmakers reportedly fainted. (read Tambuwal's media adviser's (Imam Imam) tweets and photos after the cut)...
However, Speaker Aminu Tambuwal finally gained access into the House Chamber.
Tambuwal in white after being teargased
Tambuwal's media adviser's (Imam Imam) tweets...this was earlier tooday...
Hon Kawu Sumaila, dep minority leader of the House of Reps, climbing NASS gate to have access to the premises.
Hon Cheche, from Niger State, climbing over NASS gate to enter the premises.
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