37 Lagos Lawmakers reject Obasa, pass vote of confidence in Meranda, adjourn indefinitely

Thirty-seven members of the 40-member Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, passed a vote of confidence in Rt. (Hon) Mojisola Meranda, rejecting the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

The resolution came amid speculation about Meranda’s possible resignation.

During Monday’s plenary session, Hon. Ladi Ajomale, (Oshodi-Isolo 2), moved a motion to affirm the Assembly’s confidence in her leadership.

Ajomale emphasized that Meranda’s election was conducted in line with the Nigerian Constitution and other relevant laws.

“We elected you as Speaker because we believe in you. We will demonstrate publicly that this decision was made by duly elected members of the House,” Ajomale stated.

He then called on lawmakers to affirm their vote of confidence in Meranda, urging them to stand and raise their hands, a request they unanimously complied with, as seen in viral videos of the session.

Hon. Adewale Temitope, the Majority Leader, who added his voice to the call, said: “Madam Speaker, the 37 members of this hallowed chamber of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu House of Assembly have spoken. A vote of confidence has been passed on your leadership.”

Following the vote, the House adjourned plenary indefinitely.