The ongoing leadership crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly has deepened, with conflicting claims to the Speakership by Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda. The situation is further complicated by a dispute over the position of Clerk of the House between Ottun Babatunde and the suspended Olalekan Onafeko. The removal of Obasa as Speaker on January 13, 2025, by 33 lawmakers due to alleged misconduct marked the beginning of the turmoil. Despite intervention attempts by key party figures and the Governance Advisory Council, the crisis persists. Both Obasa and Meranda assert their legitimacy as Speaker, leading to a divided assembly with separate plenaries held by each. The issue extends to the Clerk position, with conflicting claims and legal actions between Babatunde and Onafeko. The Governance Advisory Council emphasized that the lawmakers did not consult the party before taking action, underscoring the need for party involvement in leadership decisions. The situation remains unresolved, with uncertainty surrounding future House sittings and the ultimate resolution of the crisis.
One House, two speakers: Lagos Assembly sinks deeper into crisis
