Tension Over Obasa’s Removal
Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly may formally address President Bola Tinubu over the controversial removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, sources have revealed.
According to findings, there is also a possibility that Obasa may return to the House and be allowed to resign voluntarily.
This follows a crucial meeting held at the Governor’s Lodge in Marina, Lagos, on Monday by members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC)—the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos.
During the meeting, GAC members reportedly argued that Obasa’s removal on January 13, 2025, was unconstitutional and a disrespect to the APC leadership.
GAC Pushes for Obasa’s Reinstatement
Sources within the GAC confirmed that lawmakers were instructed to write a formal letter to President Tinubu, communicating their stance on the issue.
Prominent GAC figures present at the meeting included Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, and House leadership members.
One of the GAC members, Chief Muraina Taiwo, stressed that the party had expressed its position, but lawmakers remained firm in their decision to retain Mojisola Meranda as Speaker.
Meranda, the former Deputy Speaker, emerged as Speaker following Obasa’s removal in a unanimous vote.
Will Obasa Resign Voluntarily?
Chief Taiwo suggested that allowing Obasa to return and resign voluntarily would be a more politically acceptable resolution.
> “The GAC made the party’s stance clear, but the lawmakers have decided to stand by their decision. They will document their grievances and submit them to the President in Abuja,” he said.
He also added that the lawmakers could not force Obasa to resign if he were reinstated.
> “The leadership believes Obasa should resume work. If he chooses to resign, that will be his personal decision, but they cannot force him out.”
Tinubu’s Expected Response
Reports circulating on Tuesday suggested that President Tinubu disapproved of Obasa’s removal and was pushing for its reversal.
According to sources, lawmakers were directed by the GAC to send two letters of apology to the President.
The first letter was meant to acknowledge their failure to consult APC leadership before removing Obasa.
The second letter, signed by 17 out of 20 lawmakers from Lagos West, backed Meranda’s continued leadership despite concerns over power zoning.
GAC Chairman Speaks
When contacted, GAC Chairman, Chief Tajudeen Olusi, declined to confirm any directives, stating that the GAC would only issue an official statement “at the appropriate time.”
> “GAC is an advisory organ for governance in Lagos. If there is an official position, we will release a statement through the appropriate channels,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State House of Assembly has yet to comment on the situation. The House Spokesperson, Hon. Ogundipe Olukayode, has not responded to inquiries.
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