Lawmakers reject Obasa, pass vote of confidence in Speaker Meranda

This statement was obtained by The Record from the SA Media to the Speaker House Assembly, Victor Ghanzalo.

Thirty-seven members of the 40-member Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, reaffirmed their trust in Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda as the substantive Speaker by passing a vote of confidence in her leadership.

The resolution came amid speculation about Meranda’s possible resignation.

During Monday’s plenary session, Oladipo Ajomale, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, moved a motion to affirm the Assembly’s confidence in her leadership.

Ajomale emphasized that Meranda’s election was conducted in line with the Nigerian Constitution and other relevant laws.

“We elected you as Speaker because we believe in you. We will demonstrate publicly that this decision was made by duly elected members of the House,” Ajomale stated.

He then called on lawmakers to affirm their vote of confidence in Meranda, urging them to stand and raise their hands, a request they unanimously complied with, as…