The Ministry of State Services (DSS) issued a legal threat to two major radio and television stations (AIT and Channel TV) about its “false and false and “Malicious Report” Legal Threat. State Capitol.
Security agencies accuse two media of incorrectly reporting that their agents had “attacked or invaded” the convention complex in the incident on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Earlier reports suggest that DSS and Nigerian police control the General Assembly complex after tensions surrounding the spokesperson Mudashiru Advertising.
However, a letter later surfaced, suggesting that the Lagos Congress had formally requested DSS intervention to improve security, due to concerns that Obasa intends to retake her position.
In a statement Tuesday, DSS passed its legal representative, chief Adult AdefipeSaint, clarified that its existence at the conference was at the request of the agent salesperson, not the so-called intrusion.
The agency sent letters in two media organizations on February 17, 2025, saying:First, it must be said that our clients, in enforcing their core statutory mandates, require the collection of good governance and national security, national security, and comply with and enforce Nigeria’s criminal law and have been invited to the Lagos State Capitol, the following dates. On February 14, 2025, it was written by an agent clerk at the state capitol. A copy of the letter is attached.
“Our clients are invited by the agent clerk to support security agents affiliated with the Lagos State Capitol on Sunday, February 16, 2025 to comply with information to comply with information and orders. House Speaker Rt Hon Obasa plans to resume offices on February 18, 2025, and he (acting clerk) believes that the plan poses a potential security threat to the General Assembly and its members.. ”
DSS condemned media organizations for allegedly publishing reports without verifying the facts behind their existence at the General Assembly.
“However, there was no validation of the reason our client’s invasion/attack of the Lagos State Capitol on February 17, 2025 to prevent members and spokespersons from entering the plenary.
“Through this publication, our client is a highly responsible and respected organization portrayed as an irresponsible and reckless organization who invaded/attacked the Lagos State Capitol in the Gestapo’s way, To support one side’s dispute and suppress overwhelming. Holy Conference Hall.”
DSS further asserted that the alleged misinformation destroyed its reputation and demanded an immediate withdrawal and a public apology.
“Your publications and/or broadcasts greatly hurt the character of our clients and in the eyes of the public and reduce their respected image.
“Considering the fact that your broadcast is wrong and with the fact that you do not ensure balance in the report, as the ethics of news promise, our clients direct us to request the following:
“Retract your defamatory publications and/or broadcasts immediately on all news platforms.
“The withdrawal response is accompanied by an apology and must be published five (5) times in a row on all news channels and platforms, including the social media handle where all media are located.”
The agency warned that failure to comply within seven days would lead to legal action on the grounds that 2015 cybercrime (ban, prevention, etc.) was revised in 2024.
“Please note that if you do not comply with the above requirements within seven (7) days after delivery of this letter to you, we will seek remedy on behalf of our clients as your conduct also remedies with the 2015 Nigeria Network revised in 2024 Crime (prohibit, prevent, etc.) is in the opposite way without further mentioning you. ”
