Following his removal, ousted Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa convened a critical meeting today with successor Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.
Marking a pivotal shift, Attorney General Lawal Pedro (SAN), APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, and 38 lawmakers joined discussions at the assembly garden.
Transitioning power swiftly, Obasa addressed unresolved legislative agendas, while Meranda emphasized unity. Attendees debated strategies to stabilize governance, signaling collaborative efforts despite recent political upheaval.
The meeting, held just hours ahead of the scheduled plenary session, has sparked speculation regarding the future leadership of the legislative body.
While the agenda of the meeting remains undisclosed, political analysts believe it is linked to last week’s upheaval in the assembly. Obasa’s impeachment by a majority of lawmakers led to the emergence of Meranda as the new Speaker. However, Obasa defied his removal by holding a controversial plenary session with four loyal lawmakers, further deepening the crisis.
Sources suggest that today’s meeting could be part of efforts by the APC leadership to broker peace and restore stability to the assembly. There are unconfirmed reports that Speaker Meranda may step down following pressure from party leaders seeking to resolve the impasse.
In response to the heightened tensions, the Lagos State Police Command has deployed additional security personnel to the assembly complex. The move aims to ensure order and prevent any potential disruption by miscreants or political thugs during or after the plenary session.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on the Lagos State House of Assembly to see whether today’s developments will lead to a resolution or further escalate the political drama.
