Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been sworn in as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down as speaker after 49 days in office.
The former deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Fatai Bola, was the one who first announced his resignation at about 3.15pm while the plenary was ongoing.
Thereafter, the former Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda also announced her resignation.
Obasa’s return was accompanied by a reshuffling of key positions. Mojisola Meranda, who briefly held the speakership, was reinstated as Deputy Speaker.
David Setonji returned to his role as Deputy Chief Whip, Richard Kasumu was appointed Deputy Majority Leader, Adewale Temitope assumed the position of Majority Leader, and Mojeed Fatai was named Chief Whip.
Speaking after his reinstatement, Obasa expressed gratitude to his colleagues and party leaders, including Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba, former governors of Osun state and Ogun state, respectively.
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He described the transition as a sign of political maturity within the assembly, adding that the legislature had its own mechanisms for resolving internal issues.
“Today is not the day for speech making but to appreciate our colleagues who have put a lot into this gathering today,” Obasa said.
”I thank the party leaders present here today and special thanks to Bisi Akande, former Osun governor, Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun.
“We have resolved and determined to serve and protect the interest of Lagosians.
“What is happening today shows that the house is mature and has internal mechanism to resolve issues.
“Today is not the day for speech making, but to thank my colleagues for everything.”
Obasa, subsequently, adjourned the plenary.
