The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, is reportedly facing intense pressure to resign, with sources indicating that she may step down this Monday.
The development came after the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) and other armed security personnel stormed the premises of the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, a development which has heightened tension in the State on Monday.
Also, a popular TV anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, took to his X handle earlier on Monday morning to announce the political developments in Lagos State.
Okinbaloye, who has his ears to Nigerian political ground, wrote: “Resignation Looms in Lagos! It’s a matter of hours.”
Videos captured by our correspondents showed the embattled Speaker Meranda in tears as members of the House chants “Meranda we want” to protest the invasion of the Assembly complex by armed security men.
Meranda’s fate has been uncertain since the return of the impeached Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, to Nigeria. Obasa has continued to reject his removal, fueling discord within the Assembly.
There were strong indications that Obasa could return as Speaker, especially following reported intervention by President Bola Tinubu.
The unfolding situation has created uncertainty within the Lagos State legislative body, with observers closely watching how events will unfold in the coming hours.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER NOW
Support MATAZ ARISING’ journalism of integrity and credibility.
Good journalism ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.
We ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.
TEXT AD: To advertise here – Email ad@matazarising.com
LATEST POSTS
-
Nigeria’s Economy Under Tinubu: The First Phase Was Stabilisation, Now Comes the Second Phase
By Idowu Ephraim Faleye +2348132100608 MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigeria has moved from trying to save its economy to the next difficult task of making the economy work for ordinary people. The major economic figures are improving. Government revenue has increased, and state governments are receiving much more money than they received before. Yet many Nigerians…
-
El-Rufai Has Spent Seven Months In Detention Without Conviction – Emir Sanusi
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Sanusi said Nigeria already has institutions and courts responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption cases, but alleged that political considerations sometimes influence how such cases are handled. The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying he has spent…
-
New world record for longest dance marathon set by Nigerian dancer
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced continuously for 168 hours. LAGOS, Nigeria — A Nigerian dancer has broken the world record for the longest individual dance marathon. Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced continuously for 168 hours. The 33-year-old began the attempt last Tuesday. The previous record of 127 hours…
