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  • Sanwo-Olu to Meranda: we will work together

    Sanwo-Olu to Meranda: we will work together

    • Governor pledges harmonious working relationship

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday received the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, and other principal officers of the assembly at his office in Alausa, Ikeja.

    He pledged to maintain a harmonious working relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government.

    Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, announced the visit on his X handle.

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    Accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu welcomed the Speaker and her delegation shortly before the weekly state Executive Council meeting.

    Both parties reiterated their commitment to sustaining effective cooperation to advance governance in the state.

    Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the importance of collaboration in governance.

    “This alignment between the Executive and Legislative arms ensures that Lagos remains a model of excellence in governance,” Sanwo-Olu said.

    The Speaker and her team pledged their dedication to maintaining a constructive partnership with the executive council.

  • UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu welcomes new Lagos speaker, pledges harmony with Assembly 

    UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu welcomes new Lagos speaker, pledges harmony with Assembly 

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday received the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, and other principal officers of the Assembly at his office in Alausa, Ikeja. 

    The governor pledged to maintain a harmonious working relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government. 

    Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Sanwo-Olu, announced the visit on his X handle. 

    Accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu warmly welcomed the Speaker and her delegation shortly before the weekly State Executive Council meeting.

    Both parties reiterated their commitment to sustaining effective cooperation to advance governance in the state. 

    Governor Sanwo-Olu underscored the importance of collaboration in governance. 

    “This alignment between the Executive and Legislative arms ensures that Lagos remains a model of excellence in governance,” Sanwo-Olu said. 

    He emphasied the shared commitment to building on past successes and advancing the state’s development agenda. 

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    “We will work tirelessly to deliver transformational progress across all sectors and implement policies and projects that deliver on our Greater Lagos vision.” he added. 

    The Speaker and her team also pledged their dedication to maintaining a constructive partnership with the executive council. 

    The principal officers present at the meeting included Deputy Speaker Mojeed Fatai (Ibeju-Lekki State Constituency 1); Majority Leader Temitope Adedeji (Ifako Ijaiye 1); Deputy Majority Leader Richard Kasunmu (Ikeja 2); Chief Whip Hon. David Setonji (Badagry 2); and Deputy Chief Whip Hon. Sanni Babatunde (Kosofe 1). 

    The meeting followed the dramatic impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, which unfolded on Monday, January 13, 2025, while he was reportedly in the United States. 

    Lawmakers accused the sixth-term legislator of gross misconduct, including allegations of misappropriation of funds, high-handedness, and a lack of transparency in managing the Assembly’s affairs. 

    Femi Saheed, representing Kosofe Constituency II, moved the motion for Obasa’s removal, citing Section 92(2)(C) of the 1999 Constitution. 

    “The Speaker’s perpetual lateness, high-handedness, and intimidation of members were unacceptable,” Saheed alleged. The motion was seconded by Aro Moshood Abiodun of Ikorodu II. 

    Thirty-two out of 40 lawmakers supported the impeachment through a voice vote, sparking jubilation within the Assembly.

  • Body urges Meranda to uphold Awori values

    Body urges Meranda to uphold Awori values

    The President of Awori Welfare Association of Nigeria (AWAN), Chief Mohammed Olagbaye, has congratulated the new Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, on her election.

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    Reacting to the development in a statement he signed, Olagbaye, who described the election of the new Speaker as divine, urged her to uphold the Awori values of honesty, competence and probity in the discharge of her duties.

    “We receive the news of the election of our daughter, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, with joy and happiness. Her election by her colleagues in the House of Assembly is a call to duty for her and we know she will live up to expectations.

  • Meranda’s success will inspire women to aim higher – Commissioner

    Meranda’s success will inspire women to aim higher – Commissioner

    The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) says Mrs Mojisola Meranda’s emergence as the Speaker of  Lagos State House of Assembly will inspire women to aim higher.

    The Commissioner of WAPA, Mrs Bolaji Dada, said this in a statement by the ministry’s Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Eloho Aggreh, on Thursday in Lagos.

    The commissioner, who paid a courtesy visit on the Speaker, said her new position reflected her leadership qualities, commitment and dedication to the state.

    She said it was also a significant step for women in leadership.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Meranda is the first woman to hold the position of Speaker in the history of the Lagos House.

    “This historic achievement is a reflection of Lagos State’s commitment to fostering gender inclusivity and empowering women to occupy leadership positions.

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    “Meranda’s emergence as the first female speaker is expected to inspire women and girls across the state, encourage them to aim higher and break barriers.

    “Her success in leadership will undoubtedly pave the way for greater female representation in governance,” she said.

    Dada urged the speaker to showcase the transformative power of women in leadership for a more positive impact on the state.

    She pledged the ministry’s support to ensure the speaker succeeded in her office.

    The State’s Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, who was part of the visit, highlighted the importance of women in leadership, and their ability to influence decision-making at all levels.

    Agoro said women’s contributions were crucial, not only in governance but also in shaping society’s progress.

    (NAN)

  • Sanwo-Olu not involved in Obasa’s impeachment, says media aide

    Sanwo-Olu not involved in Obasa’s impeachment, says media aide

    • Speaker Meranda leads principal officers to GAC

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu knew nothing about the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicit, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said yesterday.

    In a chat on a national television, Akosile dismissed insinuations that the governor orchestrated Obasa’s removal due to a purported rift between the executive and legislative arms.

    “No, no, no. There is absolutely nothing true about that. I mean, no, the Governor does not have a hand in it. It was purely a legislative matter,” Akosile said.

    He emphasised that Sanwo-Olu was focused on governance and the welfare of Lagos’ over 20 million residents, saying: “The Governor is busy with serious matters, busy with taking care of the over 20 million Lagos population. What happened in the Hallowed Chamber of the House of Assembly was purely the prerogative of the legislators,”

    Reiterating that the governor was as surprised as the public about the events, Akosile: “We saw it on the media, just like you. The governor must have watched it like any other person. There is no hand of the governor in the impeachment of the speaker.”

    He restated the governor commitment to advancing the state’s development and refrains from involvement in political disputes.

    Akosile also clarified the Sanwo-Olu respects the autonomy of the legislative arm.

    He said: “The Governor is a democrat, a complete gentleman who doesn’t meddle in people’s affairs. I can’t remember him talking about any of the incidents that you mentioned. Nothing of such bothers him.”

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    “Mr. Sanwo-Olu’s interest and focus is how to develop the state further than he met it.

    “This has been his major preoccupation since he assumed office as the governor of Lagos state and not to get himself involved in unproductive political skirmishes.

    House of Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda yesterday led principal officers of the house to visit members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), at the Lagos House, Marina, for their blessings.

    She told reporters that she went to “brief them about what happened at the House of Assembly yesterday (Monday) and seek their blessings, which we have gotten.”

    Meranda sought the cooperation and support of the council members to succeed.

    GAC, created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is the highest decision-making body of the party in Lagos State.

    The GAC, led by Prince Tajudeen Olusi, declined to brief the press.

  • BREAKING: Meranda becomes first female Lagos Speaker

    BREAKING: Meranda becomes first female Lagos Speaker

    Hon. Mojisola Meranda has made history by becoming the first elected female Lagos Speaker.

    She was elected after lawmakers impeached Mudashiru Obasa under whom she served as Deputy.

    Meranda represents Apapa I in the Lagos Assembly.

    Details Shortly…