According to reports, 20 members from Lagos West have finalized the agreement for Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, the former deputy speaker of the Lagos Assembly, to continue serving as speaker.
According to reports, the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) decided to handle the ongoing leadership problem during an emergency meeting with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday.
Remember that on January 13, 2025, 32 out of 40 Assembly members ousted former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in absentia because to accusations of financial embezzlement, dishonesty, and high-handedness, which sparked the House of Assembly crisis.
When Meranda took Obasa’s place, GAC members, party supporters, and supporters of the MP who represents Agege constituency 1 had differing opinions.
The GAC leader, Pa Tajudeen Olusi, presided over the important Monday meeting, which was held at Lagos House, Marina, the official residence of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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Vanguard claims that despite opposition, there was resounding support for Meranda’s ongoing leadership during the hours-long event, which was attended by several GAC members and Assembly politicians.
The necessity of regional balance in the Assembly leadership was the main topic of discussion. Some GAC members supported giving the Speakership to Lagos West because the incumbent Governor and the recently elected Speaker are from Lagos Central, but the idea was not well received.
About 20 Lagos West MPs firmly backed Meranda, turning down the GAC’s request and thereby securing her seat as Speaker.
“The attempt to replace Meranda as Speaker failed,” according to a source who attended the meeting. The primary topic of debate was how to distribute leadership among senatorial districts.
It was learned that powerful members of the Tinubu caucus and family support Obasa, who has been putting pressure on the GAC to act.