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Lagos West Legislators Unite to Support Meranda Amid Speaker Replacement Efforts

Attempt To Replace Meranda As Lagos Speaker Fails As 20 (via Primetweets)
A significant meeting took place on Monday at Lagos House, Marina, led by GAC Chairman Pa Tajudeen Olusi.

Twenty lawmakers from Lagos West have expressed their support for Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, the former deputy Speaker, aiming to ensure she remains in her role as Speaker.

This decision emerged during an urgent meeting held by the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos APC to tackle the ongoing leadership issues within the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The turmoil in the House began when 32 out of 40 Assembly members dismissed the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on January 13, 2025, due to allegations of financial misconduct and authoritarian behavior.

Following Obasa’s departure, Meranda was appointed, which led to mixed reactions among GAC members and supporters of the lawmaker from Agege constituency 1.

The pivotal Monday meeting, attended by numerous GAC members and Assembly lawmakers, saw substantial backing for Meranda’s continued leadership, despite some opposition.

Discussion centered on achieving regional balance within the Assembly leadership. Both the current Governor and the newly appointed Speaker are from Lagos Central, prompting some GAC members to suggest transferring the Speakership to Lagos West. However, this suggestion did not gain substantial support.

About 20 lawmakers from Lagos West firmly supported Meranda, dismissing the GAC’s proposal and reinforcing her Speaker position.

A participant in the meeting indicated that, “The attempt to oust Meranda as Speaker was unsuccessful, with discussions mostly revolving around leadership balance among the senatorial districts.”

Reports suggest that Obasa has the support of prominent figures from the Tinubu family, who have been urging the GAC to take action.

 

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