Mudashiru Obasa has been officially restored as the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly.
His reinstatement came on Monday afternoon following the sudden resignation of several presiding officers during a plenary session.
Mojisola Lasbat Meranda had earlier stepped down as Speaker amid a leadership crisis that has unsettled the Assembly.
The political impasse persists as Obasa’s previous removal left deep divisions within both the Assembly and the state leadership of the ruling party.
Meranda explained that her resignation was meant to protect the Assembly, emphasizing her commitment by stating, “I take a bow as you as your Speaker.” Prior to her departure, lawmakers took the opportunity to commend her legislative expertise, diligence, and overall performance during her brief tenure.
Desmond Olusola Elliot praised her for her effective leadership, while lawmaker Temitope Adewale Ifako-Ijaiye I described her as a “heroine of democracy,” noting, “You came, you saw, you conquered. You are a victim of circumstance. This house is in tears.”
