The Director-General of the Department of State Service, DSS, Lawal Daura, has been directed to appear before the House of Representatives within 48 hours.
Daura was summoned for him to explain why his men invaded the Ekiti House of Assembly last Friday.
The summon followed the unanimous adoption of a motion under matters of urgent public importance moved by the House Minority Leader, Leo Ogor on Tuesday on the floor.
Ogor condemned the act, saying such interference violates the principle of separation of powers provided by the constitution.
“It is a clear violation of the provisions of the constitution; it is unacceptable as it emonstrates interference with an arm of government.
“If somebody violates the law and nothing is done, it gives him the privilege to move forward. Therefore, it is important that we summon the Director-General of the DSS to explain where the agency derives its powers to invade and destabilise the activities of the House.
“It is important to respect the rule of law and the sanctity of this institution must remain sacrosanct,” the lawmaker said.
However, the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, referred the matter to Committee on Public Safety and Intelligence for further legislative action.
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