Impeached speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is currently holding a strategic meeting with Speaker Mojisola Meranda, Lagos State Attorney General, Lawal Mohammed Pedro (SAN), APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, and 38 lawmakers at the assembly garden ahead of the plenary scheduled for later this afternoon.
The purpose of the meeting has not been disclosed to journalists, but it is believed to be linked to last week’s turmoil in the house.
Last week, Obasa stormed the assembly complex and held a plenary session with four lawmakers, despite his impeachment by the majority of the house, which led to the emergence of Meranda as the new Speaker.
Meranda, may step down following the intervention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has deployed personnel to the assembly complex to ensure tight security and prevent any disruption by miscreants or thugs.
A heavy security presence—comprising policemen, civil defence officers, and Lagos State Neighbourhood Security Corps—was observed both inside and around the premises.
All access roads to the Assembly were barricaded by police officers, forcing motorists to take alternative routes, particularly around Mobolaji Johnson Avenue and the main gate of the Assembly.
Also, journalists were denied entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Monday morning as the House prepared to hold a plenary session.
According to a journalist from Vanguard, security operatives at the entrance blocked him and a reporter from The Cable from enterring the complex around 11 a.m. When asked why the press was not allowed in, a policeman simply responded, “That’s the instruction. You cannot enter.”
Several journalists remained outside the assembly complex, unable to gain access.
Speculations are rife that Speaker Mojisola Meranda may resign today, paving the way for former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to reclaim his position.
Obasa, who was removed on January 13, 2025, by over 30 of the 40 lawmakers, made a return to the Assembly last Thursday, insisting that he remains the legitimate Speaker.
