Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda voluntarily relinquished her position as Speaker.
During an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Obasa stated that Meranda announced her resignation at a meeting with prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figures in Lagos, held in the Marina district.
His remarks came in response to inquiries about why Meranda’s security details were withdrawn while his own were reinstated.
“When my own security personnel were removed even when I was not around without my knowledge, without my consent, did I complain? Obasa asked.
“There was a meeting that took place in Marina where we had in attendance all the party leaders. Openly, Meranda herself made the statement that she had stepped down, she had resigned. So, when you resign from an office, the paraphernalia of the office would be taken away. What are you saying?”
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He emphasized that while impeachment is a legitimate constitutional and democratic process, it must strictly adhere to established legal procedures.
Earlier today, security officers assigned to Meranda were withdrawn from their duties.
Shortly after, Obasa announced that he had resumed his role as Speaker of the House. However, his claim was immediately rejected by the majority of assembly members.
Despite his impeachment, Obasa proceeded to hold a “plenary session” with only four lawmakers in attendance.
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Although the Lagos State House of Assembly comprises 40 members, most legislators refused to participate in the session, even though they were present at the assembly complex.
Later, Moshood Jimoh, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, confirmed that Meranda’s security detail had been reinstated.
Jimoh explained that the police were conducting an audit of officers assigned to individuals and facilities to ensure proper accountability of personnel and firearms.
He further clarified that similar security audits were being carried out by police commands across other states.
The police commissioner stressed that the decision to withdraw Meranda’s security detail was made solely in the public interest, with no ulterior motives.
