By Mohammed Bello Doka
In a dramatic turn of events at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has officially reclaimed his position as Speaker following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda on Monday, March 3, 2025. However, sources reveal that Obasa’s return is only a temporary arrangement, as a political agreement dictates that he will soon step down to allow for the emergence of a new Speaker.
Meranda, who served as Speaker for just 49 days after Obasa's impeachment on January 13, tendered her resignation after a high-level meeting involving members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The meeting, convened to resolve the leadership crisis that had engulfed the Assembly, reportedly reached a consensus that Obasa should be reinstated.
However, in what appears to be a carefully orchestrated transition, Obasa’s return is not expected to last long. Sources privy to the closed-door discussions revealed that part of the agreement was for him to preside over the Assembly temporarily, adjourn proceedings indefinitely, and then step down, paving the way for the emergence of a new Speaker.
Obasa’s impeachment in January followed allegations of misconduct, but his return signals the strong influence he still wields within the political hierarchy of Lagos. Despite his reinstatement, murmurs of discontent persist among some lawmakers who remain divided over the leadership transition.
As political maneuvering continues behind the scenes, all eyes are now on the Lagos Assembly to see if Obasa will honor the agreement and step aside for fresh leadership. Will Lagosians witness another abrupt shift in the state’s legislative leadership, or will political intrigues lead to further surprises? The coming days will reveal the true outcome of this high-stakes political chess game.