- Meranda made history as the first female Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly after being unanimously elected to replace Obasa
- Meranda had adjourned plenary indefinitely two weeks ago when there was commotion in the assembly as a result of invasion by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Following the intervention of key All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, who was impeached as the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is reportedly set to return to his former position, Eko Hot Blog reports.
According to sources, Obasa’s security details have been restored, while those of his former deputy, Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have been withdrawn.
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Meranda made history as the first female Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly after being unanimously elected to replace Obasa.
However, recent developments suggest that her tenure may be short-lived, as her fate was allegedly sealed by APC leaders addressing the ongoing crisis in the legislative body.
After a series of meetings and interventions by prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, former National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, and former Governor of Osun State Chief Olusegun Osoba, a resolution has been reached regarding the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The resolution reportedly favors the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, whose removal on January 13, 2025, led to the appointment of Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as his replacement.
“In truth, what they said was that Obasa’s removal was illegal and the lawmakers were directed at the meeting to go and return him,” sources familiar with the matter had said.
It was not clear yet when the House would reconvene to effect the expected changes.
Meranda had adjourned plenary indefinitely two weeks ago when there was commotion in the assembly as a result of invasion by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
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Eko Hot Blog had earlier reported that the police have withdrawn all security personnel assigned to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, as well as those guarding the Assembly complex, leaving both the Speaker and the legislative building without protection.
