Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down from the role with immediate effect.
Obasa’s return was formalized during Monday’s plenary session, marking the resolution of a turbulent period in the House. His reinstatement comes just weeks after his impeachment in January, when over 90% of lawmakers voted to remove him over allegations of poor leadership, abuse of office, and intimidation of colleagues.
Following his removal, Obasa rejected the impeachment process, insisting that it did not follow constitutional procedures. He also denied allegations of financial misappropriation, calling them “impossible” and politically motivated.
In a bid to restore stability, prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including former governors Bisi Akande (Osun), Segun Osoba (Ogun), and Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos), stepped in to mediate the crisis at the directive of President Bola Tinubu.
After extensive negotiations, a reconciliation agreement was reached, leading to Meranda’s resignation alongside other top House officials.
Announcing her decision, Meranda stated, “This is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.”
With Obasa’s reinstatement, he called for unity and cooperation among lawmakers.
“We want to assure Lagosians that we remain committed to serving and protecting their interests. The Lagos State House of Assembly has demonstrated that it is capable of resolving internal conflicts with integrity. Moving forward, we will continue to work together in peace, love, and harmony,” Obasa stated during the plenary.
His return signifies a major political shift in Lagos politics, reinforcing his influence within the Assembly while also highlighting the role of party leadership in resolving internal disputes.
