Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
His reinstatement followed the resignation of Mojisola Meranda as the speaker.
21st CENTURY CHRONICLE reports that Obasa’s reinstatement followed a meeting at members of the House together with Obasa held behind a closed door outside the chamber.
In the meeting the chairman of the state All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, was at the meeting held within the assembly premises of Obasa, Meranda.
The meeting fixed the plenary session for 1pm after which the House later reconvened.
The reinstatement of Obasa followed a meeting held on Sunday night with stakeholders and leaders of the party including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Obasa addressed the Assembly shortly after his reinstatement, during which he expressed gratitude to fellow lawmakers and party leaders, including Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba, former governors of Osun and Ogun states respectively.
He said the transition was a sign of political maturity within the assembly, adding that the legislature had its own mechanisms for resolving internal issues.
“Today is not the day for speech making but to appreciate our colleagues who have put a lot into this gathering today,” Obasa said.
“I thank the party leaders present here today and special thanks to Bisi Akande, former Osun governor, Olusegun Osoba, former governor of Ogun.
“We have resolved and are determined to serve and protect the interest of Lagosians.
“What is happening today shows that the house is mature and has internal mechanism to resolve issues.
“Today is not the day for speech making, but to thank my colleagues for everything.”
Obasa, afterwards, adjourned the plenary.
