Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have formally briefed the Governance Advisory Committee (GAC), the apex political body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, on the recent change in the House’s leadership.
Naijaonpoint gathered that the meeting, held at Lagos House, Marina, was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, lawmakers, and party leaders.
During the meeting, several lawmakers recounted their experiences under the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who was impeached on Monday.
A source who spoke with The Sun Newspaper disclosed that one legislator narrated a particularly harrowing experience, revealing that he almost resorted to suicide due to Obasa’s alleged maltreatment.
“For daring to contest the seat of Speaker against Obasa after the election, I nearly committed suicide due to the way I was treated. None of my colleagues in the House dared to communicate or relate with me during Obasa’s reign—nobody dared to greet me nor respond to my greeting. I was ostracized. If not for the people I am representing, I would have run away from the House,” the lawmaker reportedly said.
GAC Endorses Leadership Change
Following the briefing, GAC endorsed the change in leadership. The new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, who previously served as Deputy Speaker, confirmed the development while addressing journalists after the meeting.
Meranda, flanked by her colleagues, said, “We specifically sought the blessings of the GAC and our fellow lawmakers. We are united in moving the Assembly forward and ensuring the progress of Lagos State.”
Meanwhile, the Conference 57 of Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen has congratulated Meranda on her historic election as the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
In a statement signed by the group’s Chairman, Alabi Kolade David, and Public Relations Officer, Olusesan Daini, the council chairmen commended Meranda’s dedication, competence, and commitment to service.
The chairmen also pledged their support and collaboration with the new Speaker to ensure a successful tenure.