In a formal transition, Mojisola Meranda, the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has been escorted to her new office by the full body of lawmakers, with the exception of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
In a video seen online, Meranda was escorted to the office by other lawmakers, with one of them offering prayers.
Meranda’s assumption of office followed Obasa’s impeachment.
The ousted Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa made a dramatic return to the state over the weekend, just two weeks after being removed from office by 32 out of 39 Assembly members. Despite his removal, Obasa declared he still holds the position of Speaker, insisting, “I remain the number one lawmaker of the Assembly until the right thing has been done.”
Upon his return, Obasa was greeted by a wave of enthusiastic supporters at his Ikeja residence, who gave him what many are calling a “heroic welcome.”
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The former Speaker’s return comes at a tense time, with concerns mounting over a potential showdown should Obasa attend today’s plenary session.
This marks the third sitting since his removal, with the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, presiding over the previous two sessions in Obasa’s absence.
Security was heightened at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, with police personnel screening journalists and visitors attempting to enter the complex.
At least three police vehicles were stationed at the main gate, and additional security was observed within the Assembly grounds as lawmakers prepared for today’s sitting.
The situation sets the stage for a possible confrontation, with both Obasa’s supporters and critics anticipating the next move in this ongoing political drama.
