They also commended her strength and humility for obeying the rules and regulations of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Nojeed Fatai, as well as the Chief Whip of the Assembly, Sanni Okanlawon, also resigned from their positions.

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The plenary was after a meeting with lawmakers, which was attended by ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

After the meeting, Obasa met with Lawal Pedro, the Lagos Attorney General, and Cornelius Ojelabi, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos.

The plenary proceeded without incident as security operatives surrounded the complex to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

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This led to a confrontation between lawmakers and security officers, with lawmakers eventually regaining access to the assembly.

During the plenary session, lawmakers discussed the security breach and expressed a vote of confidence in Speaker Mojisola Meranda.

They also decided to investigate the incident and submit their findings to President Bola Tinubu and SSS Director General, Oluwatosin Ajayi.

The DSS had initially explained that the request came as a letter from the Assembly dated February 14, 2025, which specifically sought increased security due to potential threats.

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In the letter, the management of the Lagos State Assembly informed security agencies in Lagos that there was credible information suggesting plans to forcefully reinstate the impeached speaker of the state assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on February 18, 2025.

The assembly management stressed that the development posed a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.

Recall that Meranda became the Lagos legislature’s first female speaker on January 13, 2025, after Obasa’s removal.

Obasa was abroad when replaced, and all principal positions and committees were dissolved following his impeachment.

Upon returning, Obasa claimed his removal did not follow due process, insisting he remained the assembly’s speaker.

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Today’s plenary has been adjourned to a later date by the leadership of the house Rt. Hon speaker Mojisola Meranda.

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The plenary will be the third session presided over by Meranda since Obasa’s removal, with the former Speaker absent from the previous two sittings.

On Saturday, the former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa broke his silence, insisting that he remains the Speaker until due process is followed.

Recall that Redio Afinju had reported that Obasa was removed by the majority of House members on January 13, 2025, following allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation.

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Meranda took her oath of office just after the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday during a plenary session.

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She represents the Apapa 1 state constituency in the State House of Assembly.

While taking her oath of office, Meranda emphasized that she would be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and would perform her functions honestly to the best of her ability, faithfully, and in accordance with the Constitution of Nigeria.

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The lawmakers subsequently elected the representative of Apapa I, Mojisola Meranda, as the new speaker.

Redio Afinju will keep you abreast of informations as it unfolds.

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