President Bola Tinubu has seemingly resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, endorsing Mudashiru Obasa’s return as Speaker despite earlier recommendations for his resignation.
The resolution followed a closed-door meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.
The President’s decision overrides the recommendations of a mediation panel led by former Osun State Governor Bisi Akande and former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel. The panel had advised that Obasa step down after being reinstated, as part of a deal to balance the state’s political structure.
Obasa was impeached on January 13, 2025, by 35 lawmakers over allegations of high-handedness, financial misappropriation, and authoritarian leadership.
He was replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, who later resigned under pressure from party leaders.
Obasa was reinstated on March 3, 2025, but reneged on the agreement to resign shortly after, adjourning the Assembly indefinitely.
A source who preferred anonymity told VeonewsNG that Tinubu urged lawmakers to work with Obasa to ensure stability in the Assembly and the state. He also directed Obasa to withdraw his lawsuit challenging his impeachment at the Lagos State High Court.
