Mojisola Meranda Assumes Lagos Assembly Speaker's Office Amidst Obasa's Impeachment

Written on 28/01/2025
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The newly appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has officially moved into the Speaker's office, accompanied by lawmakers, excluding the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

Obasa has yet to vacate his official residence and office despite being replaced. He claims his impeachment was unconstitutional. However, the Assembly insists the decision, supported by 32 out of 40 lawmakers, was legitimate.

Obasa was removed from office during his absence in the United States. The transition continues to spark debate within the Assembly.



A source within the Assembly disclosed that Obasa’s aides have already vacated the premises but confirmed that the former Speaker himself remains in the official quarters.

“Things will be sorted out administratively,” the source remarked.

“He will vacate the residence in due course and also move from the Speaker’s office to an office assigned for him as a floor member.”

This development follows a contentious leadership change in the Assembly, which has sparked debates about the constitutionality of the impeachment process.

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