Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege Constituency I, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda.

Obasa’s re-election took place on Monday after his nomination by Noheem Adams, a former Majority Leader and representative of Eti-Osa Constituency I.

Shortly after, he took the oath of office, reclaiming the speakership seven weeks after his removal.

Obasa first joined the House in 2007 and served as Speaker from June 2015 until his impeachment in January 2025.

His removal came after over two-thirds of the 40-member House voted him out, citing allegations of misconduct and other offenses.

Following his ousting, Meranda, then his deputy, was elected Speaker, making history as the first female to lead the Lagos Assembly.

However, Obasa consistently challenged his removal, arguing that due process was not followed and that the Assembly complex was militarized during the impeachment.

He also claimed that his removal was orchestrated while he was out of the country.

With Monday’s developments, Obasa has now returned to the position he previously held for nearly a decade.

Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly just seven weeks after assuming the role.

Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, announced her resignation on Monday, after which lawmakers re-elected her as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.

During the session, her colleagues commended her leadership style, noting that she played a key role in maintaining stability within the House.

They also praised her for her humility and for adhering to the directives of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Her resignation followed a reported meeting with top-ranking APC members in Lagos, aimed at resolving the leadership crisis that had engulfed the House.

The crisis began on January 13, 2025, when the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who represents Agege Constituency I, was impeached by more than two-thirds of the 40-member Assembly over allegations of misconduct and other offenses.

Following his removal, Meranda, who was then Deputy Speaker, was elected as the new Speaker, making history as the first female to hold the position in Lagos State.

However, on January 25, Obasa rejected his impeachment, insisting that he remained the Speaker and that due process had not been followed.

He criticized the heavy security presence at the Assembly complex during the impeachment proceedings and argued that the decision was made in his absence while he was out of the country.

Despite Obasa’s objections, 36 lawmakers remained steadfast in their support for Meranda, affirming that his removal was final.

The faceoff escalated on February 17, when security operatives clashed with Assembly staff over access to the chambers.

That same day, 36 lawmakers passed a vote of confidence in Meranda and adjourned proceedings indefinitely.

On February 27, Obasa made a dramatic return to the Assembly complex, accompanied by heavily armed security personnel.

His appearance marked his first visit to the House since his removal in January.

Despite resistance from many lawmakers who remained loyal to Meranda, Obasa maintained that he was still the legitimate Speaker.

Monday’s developments, including Meranda’s resignation and her re-election as Deputy Speaker, appear to be part of a negotiated resolution to the crisis.

However, Obasa’s exact role in the Assembly’s leadership remains unclear.

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has resigned from her position.

Meranda announced her resignation during Monday’s plenary session, stating that she was stepping down as a personal sacrifice to uphold the integrity of the legislative institution.

DAILY GAZETTE gathered that the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mojeed Fatai, also tendered his resignation.

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The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has concluded its hearing, adopting the final addresses of all parties involved, including the PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo and the APC governorship candidate, Governor Monday Okpehbolo.

At Monday’s proceedings, Ken Mozia, SAN, lead counsel for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidates, adopted their final written addresses.

He emphasized that the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of election materials submitted in court were legally certified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

He pointed out that there were no objections to these documents at the point of certification or during cross-examination, affirming their authenticity.

Mozia further stated that witness testimonies aligned with the reliefs sought by the petitioners, demonstrating substantial irregularities in the election—irregularities that were even corroborated by witnesses for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, under cross-examination.

At the previous hearing, the Justice Kpochi-led three-member tribunal had scheduled March 3 for the adoption of final addresses.

With this phase now concluded, the tribunal will set a date for the final judgment, which will be communicated to the parties in due course.

The tribunal is expected to announce a judgment date soon.

Former federal lawmaker and elder statesman in Osun State, Prof. Olusola Adeyeye, has expressed regret over the strained relationship between President Bola Tinubu and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, revealing his unsuccessful efforts to reconcile the once-close allies.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Adeyeye recounted the deep trust that once defined their friendship, noting that Tinubu had unwavering confidence in Aregbesola.

“I was at a meeting where Tinubu said, ‘If you see me sleeping and you see Rauf coming with a dagger or a knife, don’t wake me up; Rauf will never injure me,’” Adeyeye recalled.

He added that Aregbesola, in turn, held Tinubu in the highest regard, second only to God in his hierarchy of loyalty and respect.

Despite this strong bond, the relationship deteriorated, with Adeyeye suggesting that Aregbesola may have felt betrayed by Tinubu’s perceived support for a rival.

“I have the feeling that what happened between them was Rauf thinking that Tinubu sided with his own brother against him,” he explained.

Adeyeye expressed sorrow over their fallout and admitted that his multiple attempts to mediate reconciliation had failed.

“I tried my best to settle them. Not once, not twice, but several times,” he lamented. “Power can be a terrible thing. It is treacherous in Nigeria.”

Despite the rift, he remained hopeful that a reconciliation was still possible if both men were willing.

“If the two of them want to settle, it’s not impossible,” he concluded.