By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
As the ongoing power struggle within the Lagos State House of Assembly, embattled former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has alleged that Mojisola Meranda, who replaced him as Speaker, has resigned from her position.
In an interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today,” Obasa claimed that Meranda openly declared her resignation during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Marina.
Addressing the withdrawal of Meranda’s security aides while his own were reinstated, Obasa said, “When my security was withdrawn without my consent, did I complain? At the Marina meeting, Meranda herself said she had stepped down. When you resign, the paraphernalia of office is removed.”
Obasa maintains that his removal by 36 of the 40-member House is invalid. “I have never been removed. I am not against removal, but it must follow the rules of the House and the Constitution,” he asserted.
Earlier on Thursday, Obasa arrived at the Assembly under heavy security and presided over a plenary with reportedly only four members present.