The newly-elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has commenced official duties as leader of the House.
Immediately after her swearing in on Monday (today), the new Speaker took photographs with other lawmakers in the assembly.
The Lagos State House of Assembly had impeached its erstwhile Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa at an emergency plenary in Ikeja on Monday.
The Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa 1), was subsequently elected as new Speaker and sworn in.
NAN reports that the Clerk of the House, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, was also suspended indefinitely, while the Chief Whip of the House, Mr. Mojeed Fatai, was elected the new Deputy Speaker.
NAN reports that security officials have taken over the premises of the Assembly to forestall any breakdown of law and order
Details surrounding Obasa’s impeachment had yet to emerge as at the time of publishing this report, as official statements were yet to be issued by the Assembly or its leadership.
However, insiders suggest allegations of financial impropriety may have played a significant role in his removal.
Obasa (APC-Agege I), a sixth term lawmaker, had held the speakership position for years, and had been enmeshed in controversies in the past over alleged mismanagement of Assembly funds.
Obasa’s impeachment has opened a new chapter in the annals of the House. (NAN)
