In a significant development on Monday, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Rt Hon Mojisola Meranda as the substantive Speaker of the House.
The resolution was passed by the lawmakers through a voice vote after Hon. Oladipo Ajomale (Oshodi-Isolo 2), moved a motion affirming the Assembly’s trust in Rt Hon Meranda’s leadership.
Ajomale stated that Meranda was elected by the lawmakers in line with the Nigerian constitution and other relevant laws.
“This House has elected you, and we believe in your leadership as Speaker. We will demonstrate it here live
“So it can be clear to all that this decision was made by duly elected members of the State House of Assembly.
“It is on this note that I ask members to affirm their vote of confidence in Madam Speaker by raising their hands,” Ajomale said.
Aro Moshood seconded the motion before all the members voted in favour.
Meranda thanked her colleagues for their unwavering support for her speakership.
All lawmakers present raised their hands to support the motion moved by Ajomale.
The House then adjourned plenary indefinitely after passing the vote of confidence.
Tension grew at the Assembly on Monday as legislative workers protested against alleged plans to remove Meranda as Speaker.
Legislative workers also clashed with DSS operatives, who stormed the Assembly early Monday and sealed Meranda’s office, along with that of her Deputy and the Clerk.
Earlier on Monday, armed security personnel took over the complex at Alausa, Ikeja, causing palpable tension among lawmakers and workers.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has been engulfed in crisis following the removal of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, over alleged abuse of office.
Last Friday, however, Obasa dragged the Lagos Assembly and the Speaker before the Lagos High Court to challenge his removal from office.
