Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda.
Obasa’s return to the speakership position comes after he was impeached in January over allegations of gross abuse of office and corruption.
Meranda, who took over as Speaker after Obasa’s impeachment, stepped down from the role with immediate effect, paving the way for Obasa’s reinstatement.
The development has been linked to the intervention of the presidency and party leaders, with reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu did not support Obasa’s initial impeachment.
Obasa’s reinstatement has sparked mixed reactions, with some lawmakers praising the move as a way to restore stability to the Assembly, while others have expressed concerns about the implications of his return.
Lawmakers who supported Obasa’s reinstatement argue that his return will bring an end to the leadership crisis that has rocked the Assembly in recent weeks.
However, others have expressed concerns that Obasa’s return could undermine the integrity of the Assembly and perpetuate a culture of impunity.
The situation is still unfolding, with many calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Details of Obasa’s reinstatement and the next steps for the Assembly are still emerging.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has been embroiled in a leadership crisis since Obasa’s impeachment, with both Obasa and Meranda claiming to be the legitimate Speaker.
The development has also sparked concerns about the impact on the Assembly’s legislative activitie
