Obasa Insists Meranda Resigned as Lagos Speaker Amid Leadership Crisis
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that Mojisola Meranda stepped down as Speaker, fueling the ongoing leadership crisis in the state legislature.
Obasa’s Statement on Meranda’s Alleged Resignation
Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday, Obasa asserted that Meranda resigned during a peace meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina last weekend, which was attended by party leaders.
“At the meeting held in Marina, Meranda herself declared her resignation. She made it known that she has stepped down,” Obasa stated.
Disputed Legitimacy of His Removal
Obasa, who was removed by 36 out of 40 Assembly members, insists that his removal was unconstitutional and that he remains the legitimate Speaker.
“I have never been removed. I am not against removal, but it must follow the rules of the House and the Constitution,” he added.
Obasa Presides Over Plenary Amidst Tensions
On Thursday, Obasa arrived at the Assembly under heavy security and presided over a plenary session with only four lawmakers present, further intensifying the power struggle within the House.
