Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that Mojisola Meranda agreed to step down as Speaker during a recent peace meeting.

Meranda assumed the position in January after Obasa was removed from office over allegations of misconduct.

Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Obasa stated that during a peace meeting at Lagos House in Marina over the weekend, Meranda openly announced her decision to resign.

“There was a meeting that took place in Marina where we had in attendance all the party leaders and all the members [of Lagos Assembly] and openly Meranda herself made a statement that she has stepped down and she has resigned,” Obasa said.

He insisted that his removal was invalid, emphasizing that he remains the Speaker of the House.

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

Earlier on Thursday, Obasa arrived at the Lagos State House of Assembly under heavy security, declaring himself Speaker and presiding over a plenary session attended by only four lawmakers.