On Monday, Mojisola Meranda officially assumed the role of Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, marking her new leadership with a prayer session.
Supporters gathered to praise and pray for her as she settled into her office.
Security was heightened at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex ahead of the plenary session scheduled for later that day, amid ongoing tensions.
The former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who was removed from office on January 13, 2025, had previously claimed that he still holds the position.
He was ousted following allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement, which he has denied, challenging lawmakers to substantiate their claims.
Monday’s plenary was Meranda’s third session as Speaker since Obasa’s removal, with the former Speaker absent from the previous two sittings.
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