Lagos Assembly Lawmakers Deny Peace Meeting With Obasa As They Await Resignation
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have vehemently denied that a peace or reconciliation meeting took place with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, as many await his eventual resignation. Despite reports circulating on Tuesday that Obasa had engaged in a conciliatory session with lawmakers, attendees dismissed such claims, citing procedural delays and a lack of genuine dialogue.
According to eyewitnesses, a meeting that was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. did not commence until 2:30 p.m., with lawmakers forced to wait for nearly an hour. “There was no apology or acknowledgment of the delay,” one lawmaker revealed. “He went straight to the agenda without addressing our concerns, and none of us contributed to the discussion.”
Another member clarified that the brief session was solely convened to address a legal matter involving the suspended Clerk, Olalekan Onafeko. “The meeting was nothing more than a rushed discussion about a civil case, during which even the Department of State Services (DSS) was unnecessarily involved, leading to the arrest of some colleagues,” he stated.
These developments come in the wake of Speaker Obasa’s controversial reinstatement on March 3, 2025, following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda under pressure from party leaders and stakeholders. Obasa’s return has not quelled dissent; rather, many lawmakers remain discontented and are now calling for his resignation. “We respect leaders like Baba Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba, but in our hearts, we are still waiting for him to step down and honor the agreement reached with the Baba Akande-led committee,” another lawmaker asserted.
The lawmakers’ refusal to acknowledge any genuine reconciliation underscores the deep divisions within the Assembly. The incident not only highlights procedural shortcomings but also reflects broader dissatisfaction with Obasa’s leadership and the overall direction of the legislature.
