Obasa re-elected as Speaker, Meranda steps down to become Deputy Speaker

This statement was obtained by The Record from the Public Affairs Directorate.

Lagos State House of Assembly has re-elected Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa (Agege 1) as Speaker during its plenary session held today, Monday at the Assembly Complex, Alausa. Ikeja.

In his acceptance speech, Speaker Obasa expressed gratitude to former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat and Hon. Members, as well as the staff of the Assembly for their unwavering support and cooperation, particularly during the recent challenges that tested the legislative arm of government. He reaffirmed his commitment to providing purposeful leadership that prioritizes the interests of Lagosians.

The House also elected Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the Deputy Speaker, marking another milestone in her meritorious legislative career. In addition, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji (OON) re-emerged as Majority Leader, Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu as Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Mojeed Fatai as Chief Whip, and Hon. Setonji David…