The crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) deepened as Speaker Mojisola Meranda condemned former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s actions on Thursday, calling them a “show of shame.”
Obasa, along with three others, held a controversial four-man plenary, and invaded the House with armed security personnel and thugs.
Speaking after a court hearing in Ikeja, Meranda expressed her dismay, stating, “The invasion of the House with armed security personnel and thugs was a show of shame.” She also called out the Lagos State Police for falsely claiming that her security had been restored.
“The claim that my full security detail has been reinstated is false,” she said, revealing that only three policemen were assigned to her, far fewer than the 12 she was entitled to. “There were no operatives from the DSS or anti-bomb squad.”
The crisis began on January 13, 2025, when Obasa was removed by 36 lawmakers while reportedly out of the country. Obasa, through his lawyer, filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of his removal.
During a recent court session, Meranda’s supporters applied to be included as defendants in the suit, while Obasa sought to withdraw the case. Justice Yetunde Pinheiro adjourned the hearing to March 7, 2025.
Representing Meranda, a team of senior lawyers, including Prof. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), and others, are actively involved in the ongoing legal battle.
