The embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has insisted that Mojisola Meranda stepped down as Speaker during a peace meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina last weekend. Obasa made this claim during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, on Thursday.
Obasa, who was recently removed by 36 out of 40 lawmakers, argued that the process of his removal was invalid. He maintained that he remains the Speaker of the House and dismissed Meranda’s leadership.
“At the meeting held in Marina, which saw the attendance of all party leaders, it was made clear, with hopes that all members were present, that Meranda herself declared her resignation. She made it known that she has stepped down,” he said.
Obasa questioned whether Meranda had officially resigned, adding that the resignation should come with formal documentation.
“Now, when someone resigns from office, the associated paraphernalia is taken away. So, the question arises: Have you also resigned? Because we understand that part of the arrangement is for you to step down as well. Let them present the resignation letter,” he stated.
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He further argued that his removal did not follow due process and could not be considered legitimate.
“I have never been removed. I am not against removal, but it must follow the rules of the House and the Constitution,” Obasa asserted.
Earlier on Thursday, despite his removal, Obasa arrived at the Lagos State House of Assembly under heavy security and declared himself the Speaker. He went on to preside over a plenary session with only four lawmakers in attendance.
This development has deepened the leadership crisis in the Lagos Assembly, as both Obasa and Meranda continue to lay claim to the speakership position. The situation remains tense, with observers awaiting the next move from the House leadership and party stakeholders.