How Meranda resigned as Lagos Assembly’s speaker during peace talks — Obasa

Mudashiru Obasa, the removed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has claimed that Mojisola Meranda voluntarily resigned from her position as Speaker during a reconciliation meeting.

Obasa shared this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday.

According to him, Meranda announced her resignation at the peace meeting held last weekend at Lagos House, Marina, in the presence of party leaders.

He stated, “When my security was withdrawn without my consent, did I complain? 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.

“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. And if I were to resign, would I still be here? I’m sure you’d still address me as Speaker, even though we’ve never had a conversation before.”

Obasa asserted that the decision by 36 out of the 40 House members to unseat him was not valid, emphasizing that he remains the legitimate Speaker.

“I have never been removed. I am not against removal, but it must follow the rules of the House and the Constitution,” he added.

Earlier that day, Obasa arrived at the Lagos State House of Assembly under tight security, declaring himself Speaker and conducting a plenary session attended by only four lawmakers.