The newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, visited members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Tuesday to brief them on recent developments and seek their blessings, which she confirmed were granted.
Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency I, assumed office on Monday following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa.
His decade-long tenure as Speaker ended when over two-thirds of the 40-member Assembly voted for his removal due to alleged misconduct.
Previously serving as Obasa’s deputy, Meranda’s election marks a historic moment as she becomes the first female Speaker in Lagos State’s legislative history.
Meeting with the GAC at Lagos House in Marina, Meranda was joined by other Assembly members to reinforce ties with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership.
Abiodun Tobun, a lawmaker representing Epe Constituency I, described Obasa’s impeachment as a unanimous decision to uphold the sanctity and integrity of the House.
“The Constitution empowers the House to regulate its proceedings,” Tobun explained. “Members agreed unanimously that Mojisola Meranda should lead, ensuring the integrity of the parliament is restored.”
Obasa, who has represented Agege Constituency I since 2007, saw his term end in January 2025 amidst calls for accountability and transparency within the legislative body.
