1 hour ago FULL SPEECH: I resigned as speaker to save Lagos Assembly – Meranda

The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has cited the need to preserve the integrity of the legislative institution as the basis for her resignation. In her resignation speech on Monday, Meranda stated that her decision was made in the interest of democracy and to prevent further crisis within Read More

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5 h. ago Desmond Elliot in tears as Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly speaker

In a heart-wrenching display of emotion at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency read more Desmond Elliot in tears as Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly speaker

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5 h. ago VIDEO: Desmond Elliot ‘in tears’ as Meranda resigns Lagos Speakership position

Tribune Online VIDEO: Desmond Elliot ‘in tears’ as Meranda resigns Lagos Speakership position A member representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Desmond Elliot, was moved to tears on Monday following the resignation of Honourable Mojisola Meranda as Speaker. Tribune Online reports that Meranda announced her resignation earlier on Monday. Reacting to the development, Elliot, overwhelmed with emotion, struggled to hold back tears. […] VIDEO: Desmond Elliot ‘in tears’ as Meranda resigns Lagos Speakership position Tribune Online

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Meranda bows to pressure, resigns as Lagos Speaker

Tribune Online BREAKING: Meranda bows to pressure, resigns as Lagos Speaker The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the House. BREAKING: Meranda bows to pressure, resigns as Lagos Speaker Tribune Online

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Obasa Set For Formal Return As Lagos Speaker Meranda, Deputy Resign

All is now set for the formal reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday afternoon as the presiding officers of the House have suddenly tendered their resignations at plenary. The deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Fatai Bola, has announced his resignation at about 3.15pm. As the […]

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6 h. ago JUST IN: Meranda presides over Lagos assembly plenary, Obasa absent

Speaker Mojisola Meranda is currently presiding over the plenary at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who was earlier at the assembly complex is not at the Monday sitting. The PUNCH reports that Obasa, Meranda and all the lawmakers at the House earlier held a meeting outside the chamber. The meeting Read More

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6 h. ago Lagos Speaker Meranda Presides Over Plenary After Meeting With Obasa

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, on Monday afternoon, presided over plenary after meeting with the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. LEADERSHIP reports that both Meranda and Obasa had earlier in the day held a meeting with other members of the House, APC leaders and the state’s Attorney General. The plenary was […]

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Meranda presides over Lagos Assembly plenary session

Tribune Online BREAKING: Meranda presides over Lagos Assembly plenary session The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda has presided over the plenary session on Monday. BREAKING: Meranda presides over Lagos Assembly plenary session Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘Lawmakers Lack Powers To Impeach Or Elect Leaders” – GAC Insists

Chairman of Governance Advisory Council in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has blamed members of the state’s house of Assembly over the ongoing leadership crisis in the state. Reacting to the removal of former speaker Mudashiru Obasa and electing Mojisola Meranda on January 13, 2025, the GAC Chairman stated that lawmakers have no absolute powers […] The post Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘Lawmakers Lack Powers To Impeach Or Elect Leaders” – GAC Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Lagos speaker: Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa face

There is no end in sight to the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly as the 35 lawmakers who removed Mudashiru Obasa as speaker insisted that the embattled lawmaker would not be reinstated. According to the lawmakers, the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, remains the leader of the Assembly despite Obasa’s declaration that Read More

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2 d. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security A group, under the aegis of the Assembly of Lagos Youths, has condemned the withdrawal of security aides attached to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda and the reinstatement of those of sacked former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as not only undemocratic but also a direct affront to the rule […] Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker

Tribune Online Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have insisted that Mrs Mojisola Meranda remains Speaker of the parliament and has not resigned. Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7

Tribune Online Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 ustice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has adjourned further hearing in the suit filed by the removed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, against the House and its new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, to Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored 

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has described the actions of impeached speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a show of shame. Recall that Mr. Obasa, on Thursday invaded the Assembly’s complex with some security men, fully armed, alongside four members of the house to preside over plenary session. The development is coming, […] The post Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lagos Speaker Meranda Says Security Details Partially Restored

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda said on Friday, that her security details have not been fully restored. Hon. Meranda also denied rumours of her resignation and condemned the alleged invasion on Thursday of the Assembly by the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Regarding her security arrangements, Meranda informed […]

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Speaker Meranda slams Obasa’s actions as ‘show of shame’

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has condemned the actions of ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a “show of shame” following a disruption at the Assembly complex on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that Obasa and his security officials stormed the assembly complex on Thursday and entered the Speaker’s Office. He Read More

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3 d. ago Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa

Tribune Online Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Twenty-nine lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a suit brought against the House and its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, by the removed Speaker of the House. Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Lagos Assembly Crisis: “Meranda Agreed To Resign As Speaker During Peace Meeting” – Obasa

Impeached Lagos speaker, Mudashiru Obasa has claimed that Mojisola Meranda, had agreed to tender her resignation letter as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, amid ongoing leadership tussle, rocking the assembly. Recall that Honorable Obasa, was impeached from the house’s leadership over some corrupt allegations, a […] The post Lagos Assembly Crisis: “Meranda Agreed To Resign As Speaker During Peace Meeting” – Obasa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has said that the command has restored all security escorts of Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had earlier reported that security details attached to Mrs. Meranda, were removed while her rival, embattled former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa got back his security escorts. […] The post Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims

Tribune Online VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has claimed that his successor and current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has voluntarily resigned from her position during a recent peace meeting. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday, Obasa claimed that Meranda announced her resignation in the presence of party leaders at […] VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Tribune Online

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