Obasa re-elected as Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, gets woman deputy

Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege Constituency 1, has been reelected as the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly for the third term. 

Also, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda representing Apapa Constituency 1 was elected as Deputy Speaker. 

Obasa was reelected after Temitope Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1, nominated him to take the chair of the Speaker with no other nomination for the position.

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However, Meranda became the Deputy Speaker after her nomination by Hon. Desmond Elliot of Surulere Constituency 1 was seconded by Hon. Tijani Surajudeen of Ojo Constituency 2.

Obasa after the assumption of duty as Speaker said members’ elections were a testament to the avowed commitment to sustaining and upholding democratic values and principles through effective policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.

He thanked Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu for respect to the House and maintaining neutrality in the internal affairs of the Assembly. 

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Obasa also appreciated the Governor for what he described as the defense of the legislature from external forces and manipulations.

 “The 10th Assembly has been proclaimed today. To achieve our goals, we will need to work hard, be innovative and stay united. We must abstain from being purveyors and sponsors of negative publicity about this House and publications that do no one any good, but destroy the image and reputation of the parliament as well as its leadership.

“As we begin a new chapter in the history of this Assembly, I want to affirm my commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance. My goal is to ensure that every member of this Assembly is respected and valued and that we work together to provide effective representation for the people of Lagos state.”

Other principal officers constituted in the first session are Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Adam, of Eti Osa Constituency 1; Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Damola Kasumu of Ikeja Constituency II; Chief Whip, Hon. Mojeed Fatai of Ibeju Lekki Constituency 1, and Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. David Setonji of Badagry Constituency II.