Revealed! The Akande Panel’s Role In Forcing Meranda Out And Restoring Obasa As Speaker

After serving as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly for 49 days, Mojisola Meranda officially resigned on Monday, clearing the path for Mudashiru Obasa to return as Speaker.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The leadership transition follows weeks of high-level political mediation led by former governors Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba, who were enlisted by President Bola Tinubu to resolve the crisis that had gripped the Assembly since January 13, 2025, when Obasa was ousted by over 30 lawmakers.

To restore stability, key APC figures, including Akande and Osoba, engaged in multiple meetings with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and lawmakers at Marina, Lagos.

A GAC member, Muraina Taiwo, disclosed in February that the mediators proposed a power-sharing arrangement, suggesting that both Obasa and Meranda step down to allow a new Speaker to emerge from Lagos West Senatorial District.

“The APC leaders, including Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Olusegun Osoba, mediated and will report back to our leader (Tinubu) on their findings.
They are proposing that Obasa and Meranda both step down so a new Speaker can emerge. Some names are being considered, but the final decision rests with our leader,” Taiwo revealed.

Meranda, Other Principal Officers Resign

During Monday’s plenary session, Meranda officially resigned, citing the need to protect democracy and prevent further instability in the Assembly.

She emphasized that leadership requires selfless sacrifice, and stepping down was necessary for the greater good.

“As leaders, we must always prioritize the collective good over personal interests,” she stated in her resignation speech.

Following her decision, Deputy Speaker Mojeed Fatai and Chief Whip Okanlawon Sani also resigned from their positions.

Legal Battle and Political Agreements Behind the Scenes

A senior APC source revealed that as part of the mediation agreement, Obasa would withdraw the lawsuit he filed against the Assembly following his removal.

“Meranda will step down, and Obasa will also step down. A new Speaker from Lagos West will be selected,” the source disclosed.