The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Mudashiru Obasa as its speaker, citing allegations of abuse of office and gross misconduct.
Following the impeachment, the lawmakers elected Mojisola Meranda, the representative of Apapa I, as the new speaker.
Meranda, who took her oath of office immediately, makes history as the first female speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
During her swearing-in, Meranda pledged her commitment to the Constitution and her duties as speaker.
“I affirm that I will be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly; that I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully, and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Meranda said.
Obasa, 52, had served as speaker since 2015 and was a prominent figure in the state’s legislature.
