A key meeting is currently ongoing at the Lagos State House of Assembly, involving the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and several lawmakers, with significant figures in attendance. The meeting, which has drawn much attention, is seen as a possible turning point in the ongoing leadership crisis within the House.
The meeting, which preceded a plenary session initially scheduled for 1:00 p.m., has included important figures from the state’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Notably, the Chairman of the party in the state, Cornelius Ojelabi, has also been seen at the gathering. Additionally, the state’s Attorney General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), is present, leading many to believe that the long-standing leadership dispute in the House may soon be resolved.
The tension surrounding the House of Assembly has been building for some time, and today’s meeting has only added fuel to the speculation about whether there will be any changes in leadership. Unconfirmed reports have suggested that the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, may tender her resignation during the meeting.
At around 1:30 p.m., Speaker Mudashiru Obasa arrived at the venue, and he later joined a private meeting with Meranda, Ojelabi, and the Attorney General, leaving the other lawmakers outside. This closed-door session has raised even more questions about the outcome of the gathering.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has been rocked by a leadership crisis for several months, which has caused significant disruptions within the legislative processes. This tension stems from disagreements over how the leadership of the House is being managed. In recent weeks, the disagreement between Speaker Obasa and Deputy Speaker Meranda has become more evident, with both leaders seemingly unable to find common ground.
The situation has had a ripple effect across the political scene in Lagos State. Many believe that the rift within the House has been influenced by larger power struggles within the ruling APC party. As the APC holds significant political influence in the state, the resolution of the leadership crisis within the House of Assembly could have major implications for the party’s dominance in Lagos politics.
The involvement of party chairman Cornelius Ojelabi and Attorney General Lawal Pedro in the current discussions indicates the seriousness of the situation. These figures are key players in the state’s political establishment, and their presence suggests that the APC is keen to ensure that the crisis is resolved swiftly to prevent further damage to the party’s reputation and stability in the state.
