In a stunning twist of political fate, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, who was dramatically impeached as Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is now on the verge of reclaiming his seat. In a move that signals his imminent return, security details assigned to him have been fully restored, while those of his successor, Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have been withdrawn.
Meranda, who made history as the first female Speaker of the Lagos Assembly following Obasa’s removal, now finds herself in a precarious position. Despite not officially resigning, sources say her fate was sealed over the weekend when top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stepped in to resolve the deepening crisis within the Assembly.
Heavyweights in the party, including former APC National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, ex-Osun State Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Lagos Commissioner for Justice Dr. Muiz Banire, members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and key lawmakers, held high-stakes meetings to break the deadlock. Their verdict? Obasa’s impeachment was “illegal,” and the lawmakers were reportedly directed to reinstate him without further delay.
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“The instruction was clear: Obasa must return as Speaker. His removal was deemed unlawful, and the lawmakers have been told to correct that mistake,” a source privy to the discussions revealed.
With the stage set for an explosive reversal, political observers are now watching closely to see when the House will reconvene to make the switch official. Meanwhile, Meranda, who indefinitely adjourned plenary two weeks ago following chaos triggered by DSS operatives storming the Assembly, remains silent on her next move.
Will Obasa officially reclaim the speakership, or will there be another twist in this high-stakes political drama? Lagosians are waiting with bated breath!
