US EditionLagos Assembly crisis: Why we withdrew Meranda’s security details
- Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers have rejected Mudashiru Obasa's claim as the speaker and support Mojisola Meranda as the recognized speaker.
- Obasa attempted to reclaim his seat with security operatives, leading to confusion about power dynamics.
- Stephen Ogundipe, representing Oshodi-Isolo, expressed surprise and requested intervention from the leadership of the Progressives Congress.
- Obasa conducted a plenary with only four lawmakers present and adjourned the session sine die.
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Lagos Assembly crisis: Why we withdrew Meranda’s security details
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mojisola Meranda has had her security details retored to her. DAILY POST reported that Meranda’s security details were withdrawn on Thursday morning, leading to heightened tension in the Lagos Assembly speakership tussle. But during a briefing hours after the move, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, cited personnel audit as the reason for the withdrawal. “As I speak with you, t…
Lagos Speakership: Police restore Meranda's security details
The security details were controversially withdrawn on Thursday morning, hours before the ousted speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, returned to the assembly. The post Lagos Speakership: Police restore Meranda’s security details appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Meranda remains our Speaker - Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa after latest twist
The Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers have rejected Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted speaker, and insisted that Mojisola Meranda remains the recognised speaker. The lawmakers made this known when speaking to journalists at the assembly complex on Thursday, February 27, 2025. This followed an earlier development: Obasa, accompanied by security operatives, made a dramatic return to the House to reclaim his seat. His arrival followed a series of m…
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