Breaking: Drama as Obasa Storms Lagos Assembly, Reinstates Self as Speaker
- Mudashiru Obasa declared on Thursday, February 27, that he has once again assumed the position of speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly
- Obasa announced the controversial update after returning to the parliament for the first time since he was removed on January 13
- It was unclear how the politician arrived at the decision, but Legit.ng had exclusively reported that some GAC members have refused to back the current leadership of Mojisola Lasbat Meranda
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria.
Ikeja, Lagos state - Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, has stated that he has resumed his position as the parliament leader.
As reported by The Punch, Obasa stated this on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after returning to parliament with police operatives and men of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the first time since his removal on January 13, 2025.
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Obasa said:
“I’ve resumed, and I remain the speaker of the assembly."
Obasa stormed the complex on Thursday morning, February 27, with armed security personnel.
Obasa arrived at the assembly around 11:30 am, accompanied by security agents. The development threw the assembly into disarray, especially as the incumbent speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, was reportedly absent from the complex.
Obasa's supporters also stormed the assembly complex in a show of solidarity. They were seen holding placards and chanting songs in support of the embattled lawmaker at the entrance of the complex on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
The removed speaker's reappearance follows interventions from top figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC), including former Osun and Ogun state governors, Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba.
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Read more Lagos assembly crisis:
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- Has Lagos assembly Speaker Meranda resigned? Fact emerges
- Why we stormed Lagos assembly, DSS finally speaks out
Lagos: Likely successor of Speaker Meranda
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the controversy surrounding Meranda's speakership in the Lagos state house of assembly took a new twist.
As exclusively gathered by Legit.ng, many members of the Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) were opposed to the emergence of David Setonji as the speaker in the event Meranda is forced to step down.
A top source with a strong connection to the Lagos state house of assembly informed Legit.ng that there is still pressure on Meranda to step down.
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Source: Legit.ng
