Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have dismissed Mudashiru Obasa’s claim that he remains the Speaker, insisting that Mojisola Meranda is the rightful leader of the Assembly.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13, made a dramatic return to the Assembly complex today, accompanied by security operatives. His return coincided with the recent withdrawal of security aides assigned to Speaker Meranda, adding tension to the ongoing leadership crisis.
Addressing the situation, Stephen Ogundipe, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 1, urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos to intervene and restore order.
“We were asked by our leaders to remain calm and take things easy, but we are surprised by what is happening today,” Ogundipe said. “We won’t take the law into our hands, just as we have advised the staff not to. However, we represent different constituencies, and our mandates must be respected.”
He stressed that lawmakers have been law-abiding throughout the crisis and called for proper engagement with the Assembly members rather than what he described as a “charade.”
“We also deserve respect and recognition as elected officials. I appeal to our party leadership—this situation cannot continue like this,” he added.
As tensions rise, all eyes are now on the APC leadership to step in and resolve the power tussle within the Lagos State Assembly.
