In a dramatic twist, Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has made a shocking claim that Mojisola Meranda, the current speaker, has resigned from her position.
Obasa revealed this during an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today, on Thursday.
According to Obasa, Meranda stepped down as the parliament leader at a peace meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina last weekend. This claim has added fuel to the ongoing power struggle within the Lagos State House of Assembly, which has been marred by controversy and tension [2].
However, it’s essential to note that the authenticity of Obasa’s claim is uncertain, as there have been conflicting reports about Meranda’s resignation. A previous Facebook post claiming she had resigned was debunked, and the Lagos State House of Assembly has not officially confirmed Meranda’s resignation.
The Lagos State House of Assembly had adjourned indefinitely on February 17, amidst the power struggle between Obasa and Meranda. The Assembly’s leadership crisis has raised concerns about the impact on governance and the legislative process in Lagos State.
His words, “At the meeting held in Marian, which saw the attendance of all party leaders, it was made clear, with hopes that all members were present, that Meranda herself declared her resignation. She made it known that she has stepped down.
“Now, when someone resigns from office, the associated paraphernalia is taken away. So, the question arises: Have you also resigned? Because we understand that part of the arrangement is for you to step down as well. Let them present the resignation letter. And if I were to resign, would I still be here? I’m sure you’d still address me as Speaker, even though we’ve never had a conversation before.”
More details to come…
