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Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is set to return.

Daily Trust understands that his security details have been restored just as those of Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have been withdrawn.

Meranda was Obasa’s deputy before the impeachment. After his removal, the house unanimously elected Meranda, making her the first female to occupy the position in the history of the state.

Though she’s yet to officially resign as the Speaker of the House, her fate was reportedly sealed over the weekend by key All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders who intervened in the crisis rocking the House of Assembly.

Former National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Muiz Banire and of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and some of the lawmakers had met over the weekend to find a resolution to the crisis.

It was at the meeting that the fate of Meranda was sealed as she was reportedly asked to vacate her seat.

There are indications that Obasa might return as the Speaker as following the resolutions reached by the leaders which largely favoured Obasa’s return.

“In truth, what they said was that Obasa’s removal was illegal and the lawmakers were directed at the meeting to go and return him,” sources familiar with the matter had said.

It was not clear yet when the House would reconvene to effect the expected changes.

Meranda had adjourned plenary indefinitely two weeks ago when there was commotion in the assembly as a result of invasion by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

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Perhaps Obasa is coming back as speaker, then resigned as planned. However, all these shenanigans is because of vexed interests to protect their corrupt dynasty. Nigeria have gone to the dogs.

When will LAGOS be free from “Baba s’ope” politics, meaning “ This is what Big Daddy wants” politics?

There ones just dey act drama

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Looks like the real power players in Lagos politics have spoken, and Meranda might have no choice but to step aside. Obasa’s security details are back, and hers are gone—if that’s not a clear signal, I don’t know what is.

With APC heavyweights like Bisi Akande, Olusegun Osoba, Muiz Banire, and the GAC stepping in, it’s obvious this wasn’t just a simple impeachment; it was a battle for control. Now, the lawmakers are being told Obasa’s removal was illegal and should be reversed.

At this point, Meranda may have to eat the humble pie and make way. Power, as always, remains in the hands of the true kingmakers.

Lagos is a huge joke,a former speaker whom was indicted in gross financial misappropriation,is about to be reinstated as the speaker when he should be doing time behind bars.
How can the IG of police withdraw Meranda's police aides when she is still officially the speaker of Lagos state house of assembly and whom was overwhelmingly elected by house .
Why do we celebrate impunity in this part of the world,is it actually wrong if anyone calls Nigeria
a 'zoo'?
This great woman of valor should take her leave quietly because the same Lagos goons that killed Funsho Williams may still be lurking around.

Order from above

Just imagine, What a lawless country.

Obasa Osha🔥.

Ayewada

Real Lagosians will soon takeover

Promote anarchy

Nigeria!!!

Story? Gbagbe, oti lo. He's gone forever

Why useless people just pack themselves full Nigeria like this?

It seems the two types of Yorubas will soon have a showdown, if you know, you know

Ain't we tired of this Lagos drama? My anger is that, non of these politicians has the interest of the masses at heart, it is only about what and how it favors them.

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When you are given a position , the giver is the owner of the position. Lagos house of Assembly , like most states HoA , is a gathering of political godfatherism boys and girls

Let it be known that laws, crime and punishment are for the poor and common people.

Were weighty allegations not made against this man?

Was he investigated?

This is what plays out in the whole federation.

lol

Mumu country with corrupt politicians. In western countries once you are impeached you are gone for ever. Here if you try to chop alone or refused to let them have their way you will be impeached

This is utter rubbish...Meranda should not back down or the lawmakers elect someone else from Lagos west but not Obasa..also the Police authority this days seems confused on their mandate.. honestly.

Ija sese bere. Tinubu wants to install Obasa. Seunmsg, come and defend as usual.

So obasa is more powerful than the state government ?

What a shame to the state governor and Lagos state house of assembly

This kind democracy we dey practice na wa.

Autocracy is what Tpain is practicing in this country....there's nothing different from military coup and rigging of elections.....both are not through the citizens but by few people....removing a speaker has suddenly become a big deal ....Adults will be conducting meetings to resolve..most of our politicians are really jobless

I would have singlehandedly spearheaded a protest in the next two hours if her security wasn't restored.

The way this country is being runned, na only God fit judge the matter

Omo this Lagos politics strong oo. We keep watching

An assembly of diff political parties that cannot determine their leadership by themselves cannot make laws beyond those whoever controls them permits.

ObasaChukwu

Agbogidi 1 of Lagos