GAC endorses Obasa’s removal as speaker

..blesses new speaker, Meranda
By Adeola Ogunrinde
The highest political decision making body of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, on Tuesday, endorsed the change in leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
It would be recalled that the former Speaker Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa was impeached by his colleagues on Monday.
In his place, the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, ( Apapa, 1) was elected as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Meranda, in a chat with journalists after lawmakers from the assembly met with the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) at the State House, Marina, Lagos, said the lawmakers came to seek the blessings of the GAC, adding that the members of the assembly were happy that the GAC blessed the change.

In removing the speaker, the lawmakers alleged multiple financial and statutory violations against Obasa as Speaker.
Before becoming speaker, Meranda was the assembly’s chief whip and also served as the deputy speaker.
Similarly, the Conference 57 of Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen in Lagos State has congratulated Meranda on her election as the first female speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
In a statement by Conference 57’s Chairman, Alabi Kolade David and Public Relations Officer, Olusesan Daini, the group praised Meranda’s dedication, competence, and commitment to service, saying her emergence reflects the state’s progressive ideals and inclusive governance ethos.
They expressed trust in Meranda’s ability to deliver robust legislative leadership, foster development, and uphold democratic principles.
The Council Chairmen pledged to support and collaborate with the new speaker for a successful tenure.