The Governance Advisory Council has endorsed the new Lagos Assembly Speaker and approved Obasa’s removal.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, the highest political decision-making body of the APC in the state, has endorsed the leadership change in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Recall that 32 lawmakers had on Monday impeached the former Speaker Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa over gross misconduct and abuse of office.
In his place, the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, ( Apapa, 1) was elected as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
According to the Western Post, the GAC endorsed the decision of lawmakers to remove Obasa.’
The Council also backed the new leadership headed by Meranda.
Speaking to journalists after the lawmakers met with GAC, Meranda said the lawmakers came to seek the blessings of the GAC, adding that the members of the assembly were happy that the GAC blessed the change.
In removing the speaker, the lawmakers alleged multiple financial and statutory violations against Obasa as Speaker.
Before becoming speaker, Meranda was the assembly’s chief whip and also served as the deputy speaker.
Similarly, the Conference 57 of Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen in Lagos State has congratulated Meranda on her election as the first female speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
In a statement by Conference 57’s Chairman, Alabi Kolade David and Public Relations Officer, Olusesan Daini, the group praised Meranda’s dedication, competence, and commitment to service, saying her emergence reflects the state’s progressive ideals and inclusive governance ethos.
They expressed trust in Meranda’s ability to deliver robust legislative leadership, foster development, and uphold democratic principles.
The Council Chairmen pledged to support and collaborate with the new speaker for a successful tenure.
