The Lagos state house of assembly has impeached Mudashiru Obasa as speaker.
January 13, 2025 1:30 pmObasa, who is serving his third term as speaker, was removed from his position over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.
Meranda, who took her oath of office immediately, would serve as the first female speaker of the Lagos legislature. The legislator also confirmed that all principal positions and standing committees in the assembly have been dissolved“It is just a change of baton. It is only death that is constant. Change is inevitable,” the member said.
“So, members of the house felt we have had enough of Rt. Honourable Mudashiru Obasa; and today, we have unanimously agreed that Rt. Honourable Mojisola Meranda becomes the speaker.
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