Mudashiru Obasa, who was removed as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, appears poised for a comeback as his security detail has been reinstated, while that of Hon. Mojisola Meranda, his successor, has been withdrawn.
Meranda, who served as Obasa’s deputy before his impeachment, made history by becoming the first female Speaker of the House following his removal. However, despite not officially stepping down, her position reportedly became untenable after key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intervened to resolve the ongoing legislative crisis.
Over the weekend, prominent APC figures — including former National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, ex-Governor of Osun State Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Commissioner for Justice Dr. Muiz Banire, members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and several lawmakers — met to address the tensions within the House.
During the meeting, insiders revealed that party leaders instructed lawmakers to reinstate Obasa, declaring his impeachment unlawful.
“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,” a source familiar with the situation shared.
While the date for the House’s next sitting remains uncertain, signs point to Obasa reclaiming the speakership once the Assembly reconvenes.
Two weeks ago, Meranda adjourned plenary indefinitely after Department of State Services (DSS) operatives stormed the Assembly, escalating the turmoil.
(DAILY TRUST)
