Presidency Endorses Obasa’s Return To Lagos Assembly Amid Power Struggle – Insider Reveals

There are strong indications that the Presidency played a key role in Mudashiru Obasa’s reinstatement at the Lagos State House of Assembly, particularly with the restoration of his security detail.

A Lagos APC chieftain, speaking with Punch, revealed that Obasa’s return was influenced by a closed-door meeting on Wednesday involving party leaders loyal to President Bola Tinubu.

Notably, several APC heavyweights had met with lawmakers on Monday in an effort to resolve the leadership crisis in the Assembly. Among those present were former Osun and Ogun State Governors, Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba, alongside Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other top party figures.

The discussions continued at the Lagos House Marina with members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), where intense deliberations were held to find a lasting resolution to the crisis.

According to sources, “The meeting started late Wednesday and extended into the early hours of Thursday. By morning, it was evident from Obasa’s close aides that something significant was about to unfold in his favor. His return to the Assembly was a direct outcome of this meeting, given that those involved are some of President Tinubu’s closest allies.”

The insider further disclosed that lawmakers initially rejected a proposal for Meranda to step down. Additionally, lawmakers from Lagos West, who were asked to nominate one of their own as Meranda’s replacement, refused the offer, stating they were satisfied with her leadership.

“After much persuasion, the lawmakers reluctantly agreed to have Hon. Setonji David as the new Speaker, though their reluctance was clear. Obasa and the President likely recognized this hesitation, which led to the dramatic turn of events on Thursday,” the source added.