Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is now on track to reclaim his position.
Sources reveal that Obasa’s security details have been restored, while those assigned to Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda—his former deputy and the current Speaker—have been withdrawn.
Although Meranda, who made history as the first female Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, has not officially resigned, her fate appears to have been sealed over the weekend following the intervention of key All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders.
Among those involved in resolving the leadership dispute were former APC National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, former Osun State Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Commissioner for Justice Dr. Muiz Banire, members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and several lawmakers.
During a high-level meeting, Meranda was reportedly urged to relinquish her position, paving the way for Obasa’s reinstatement.
“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 discussions told Daily Trust.
While the timeline for the Assembly’s reconvening to finalize the leadership change remains uncertain, the decision appears to have been made.
Two weeks ago, Meranda indefinitely adjourned plenary after chaos erupted in the Assembly, following an intervention by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
