2 h. 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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6 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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7 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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7 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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9 h. ago BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis

Tribune Online BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis Heavy security presence, on Monday, greeted the front gate and the environs of the Lagos State House of Assembly amidst the speakership tussle. BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis 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 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 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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4 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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4 d. ago Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting, says Obasa

The ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that the speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, had stepped down as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. The embattled lawmaker said Meranda resigned at the peace meeting held at Read More

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6 d. ago Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. Read More

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1 week ago Lagos Assembly: Obasa denies stockpiling arms, Meranda refutes resignation claim

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday, denied reports linking him to stockpiling guns at his office at the assembly. This is as the current Speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, denied resigning from her position. Obasa denied reports linking him to some firearms allegedly uncovered at his Read More

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1 week ago ‘It’s Lie From Pit Of Hell’, Lagos Speaker Meranda Denies Resignation Rumour

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has refuted rumour claiming that she had stepped down from her position. Meranda’s Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, debunked the rumour on Wednesday, clarifying that his principal is presently in her office doing her job as the Speaker of the House. “I’m in […]

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