The Lagos State House of Assembly has pledged a harmonious relationship with the executive arm of government, following the impeachment Monday – yesterday, January 13 – of its long-serving speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa
Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Mr Stephen Ogundipe (APC- Oshodi/Isolo I), who gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lagos, said a good relationship between the executive and legislature is necessary to achieve the development goals of the current administration in the State.
It would be recalled that 32 out of the 40 Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA), at an emergency plenary, impeached Obasa via voice votes over alleged gross misconduct.
Subsequently, the House immediately elected and swore in the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa I) as Obasa’s replacement.
The House also, at the plenary, indefinitely suspended the Clerk of the Assembly, Mr Olalekan Onafeko.
According to Ogundipe, under Honorable Meranda, the new Speaker, the Assembly would ensure that the executive arm of government, led by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, enjoys the support of the legislature.
The new Speaker has demonstrated the passion and commitment for collaborating with other arms of government, especially the executive, for the success of the administration .
“Today, there was a change of leadership in the Lagos State House of Assembly as the former Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, was removed and his former deputy, Mrs Mojisola Miranda elected as new Speaker.
“There is no division in the House over the development. All members have pledged allegiance to the new Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda and she has since settled down in office.
“She has assured of the legislature’s harmonious working relationship with the executive and that all hands must be on deck to ensure continued development of the state,” Ogundipe said.
