New Lagos Speaker Mojisola Condemns Predecessor’s Actions as “Show of Shame”

Mojisola Meranda, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has strongly condemned the actions of her predecessor, Mudashiru Obasa, following a disruption at the Assembly complex on Thursday. Meranda described Obasa’s behavior as a “show of shame”.

The incident occurred when Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker in January 2025, attempted to gain access to the Assembly complex. His actions were seen as an attempt to disrupt the proceedings of the House, which is now under Meranda’s leadership.

Meranda, who became the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, after Obasa’s impeachment, has been vocal about her commitment to restoring dignity and order to the House. Her condemnation of Obasa’s actions suggests that she is not afraid to speak her mind and assert her authority as the new Speaker.

Obasa’s impeachment was a significant development in the state’s politics, and it seems that the drama is far from over. The former Speaker was removed from office over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

As the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Meranda has been making headlines. A lawmaker representing the Apapa Constituency I since June 2015, Meranda has a reputation for being a strong and principled leader.

The people of Lagos State will be watching closely to see how Meranda navigates the challenges ahead. With her bold condemnation of Obasa’s actions, she has sent a clear message that she will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the proceedings of the House.

As the dust settles, one thing is certain: Mojisola Meranda is a force to be reckoned with, and she will stop at nothing to ensure that the Lagos State House of Assembly operates with dignity and integrity.