The political turbulence in the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a new turn as the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) moves to replace Speaker Hon. Mojisola Meranda, barely weeks after she assumed office.
This development follows the dramatic ousting of former Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on January 13, when 32 out of 40 Assembly members voted him out over allegations of fraud and abuse of power. While Meranda was quickly installed to restore stability, insiders suggest her leadership may be short-lived, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seeks a more politically strategic replacement.
A senior APC official revealed that Meranda was a stopgap choice, and the party leadership is now keen on restoring the Speaker’s position to Lagos West, where Obasa hails from.
To that effect, the GAC has drawn up a shortlist of eight lawmakers from Lagos West, out of which three will be nominated for the final selection: Hon. Setonji David (Badagry 2), Hon. Temitope Adewale (Ifako-Ijaye 1), Hon. Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho 1), Hon. Richard Kasunmu (Ikeja 2), Hon. Lukmon Olumoh (Ajeromi-Ifelodun 1), Hon. Age Sulaimon (Amuwo-Odofin 2), Hon. Surajudeen Tijani (Ojo 2) and Hon. Nureni Akinsanya (Mushin 2)
An anonymous lawmaker hinted at deeper political calculations at play.
“This isn’t just about Obasa’s removal; it’s about who controls the House and, by extension, Lagos politics. The APC leadership wants someone they can fully trust moving forward,” the lawmaker disclosed.
With GAC’s decision looming, tension remains high in the Assembly, as stakeholders brace for another potential shake-up in the state’s legislative leadership.
All eyes are now on the APC’s next move as the battle for control over Lagos’ most powerful legislative seat intensifies.