Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has claimed that Mojisola Meranda, who replaced him after his removal, has resigned from her position.
Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels TV on Thursday evening, Obasa asserted that during a meeting with Lagos APC leaders at Marina, Meranda openly declared her resignation, effectively paving the way for his return as Speaker.
Commenting on the withdrawal of Meranda’s security aides and the reinstatement of his own, Obasa said, “When my security was withdrawn without my consent, did I complain? At the Marina meeting, Meranda herself said she had stepped down. When you resign, the paraphernalia of office is removed.”
The claim adds another twist to the ongoing leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, raising further questions over the legitimacy of the current leadership.
Obasa maintains that his removal by 36 of the 40-member House is invalid. “I have never been removed. I am not against removal, but it must follow the rules of the House and the Constitution,” he asserted.
Earlier on Thursday, Obasa arrived at the Assembly under heavy security and presided over a plenary with reportedly only four members present.