The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that reinstated Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, agreed to resign as part of his return to office.
The clarification follows the resolution of the leadership crisis in the House after Obasa’s impeachment on January 13, 2025, and the subsequent impeachment of Speaker Mojisola Meranda.
Obasa, who had been out of the country, rejected his impeachment upon his return, insisting he remained the Speaker, even as a majority of lawmakers backed Meranda.
However, following intense pressure from the APC leadership—which disapproved of the impeachment for lacking party consultation—Meranda resigned, clearing the way for Obasa’s reinstatement on Monday.
Before his reinstatement, speculation was rife that Obasa would step down within days to allow a lawmaker from the Lagos West Senatorial District to assume the role. Hon. David Setonji from Badagry was widely tipped as the likely successor under an alleged APC-backed arrangement.
However, speaking to Daily Trust yesterday, APC spokesman Seye Oladejo refuted any such agreement, saying, “It is not part of the terms,” emphasising that the party’s primary concern is stabilising the House and ensuring governance remains effective.
Oladejo also dismissed concerns over potential discord among lawmakers, insisting that unity would prevail.
“It is just a matter of time before things return to normal. The lawmakers will continue working together and are still engaging with one another. What happened was a minor disagreement, and they are already moving past it. Politics allows room for negotiation, reconciliation and horse-trading,” he said.