The political landscape of the Lagos State House of Assembly has been thrown into further turmoil with the reported withdrawal of all security aides assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda.
This development has heightened tensions and fueled speculation regarding the ongoing leadership crisis within the assembly.
Reports indicate that as of Thursday morning, the security detail protecting Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Meranda, including police officers, had been removed. The sudden withdrawal has raised concerns about her safety and security, leaving her in a vulnerable position.
While the specific authority behind the security detail withdrawal remains unclear, a source close to Speaker Meranda confirmed the development. The source expressed deep concern over the speaker’s current situation, emphasizing her increased vulnerability.
his dramatic action comes amidst swirling rumors that Speaker Meranda may be compelled to resign from her position. These rumors gained traction following the intervention of key figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Notably, former governors Chief Bisi Akande of Osun State and Aremo Olusegun Osoba of Ogun State have taken on a mediating role in the assembly’s crisis. Their intervention signals the gravity of the situation and the party’s desire to restore stability.
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A mediating panel led by Akande and Osoba convened a meeting last Sunday at the Governor’s Lodge in Marina, engaging with key stakeholders, including members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC). The panel’s recommendations are reportedly centered on the resignation of both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda.
The proposed solution involves a significant reshuffling of the House leadership, with a new lawmaker from Lagos West expected to assume the role of Speaker. This recommendation aims to address the underlying issues that have destabilized the assembly.
Ganzallo Victor, spokesperson for Speaker Meranda, confirmed the withdrawal of her security detail to news men. He expressed bewilderment at the authorities’ decision, stating that all police officers and other security personnel had been removed, leaving her without protection.
Conversely, sources within the Obasa camp have reported the restoration of Mudashiru Obasa’s security detail. This contrasting development further underscores the shifting power dynamics within the assembly.
