The Lagos State house of Assembly has officially announced a change of leadership with the Impeachment of erstwhile Speaker,Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and election of a new speaker in person of Rt Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda
The statement signed by Hon Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode on behalf of the house disclosed that the change in leadership is a normal legislative activity and that there is no cause for alarm as members are solidly behind the new speaker stressing that legislative activities will continue unhindered by the change of leadership
Hon Ogundipe equally stated that the new speaker has assured that she will run an open door policy, transparent and accountable leadership
Below is the statement
*CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP IN LAGOS ASSEMBLY*
Today, Monday 13th January, 2024, there was a change of leadership in the Lagos State House of Assembly, as the speaker,Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa was removed and his Deputy Rt Hon Mojisola Lasbat Miranda has been elected as speaker.
This development is a normal legislative activity the in legislative arm of government, most especially when some members are agitated or there's obvious infringements.
There is no division in the house as all members have pledged allegiance to the new speaker, Rt Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda she has since settled down.
She has assured members of harmonious working relationship and that all hands must be on deck to ensure continuous development in the state.
The new Speaker has appealed to all members to rally round the leadership in continuation of the provision of dividends of democracy to their constituents
The new Speaker used the opportunity to assure the Governor of the cooperation and support of the Assembly at all times.
*E-signed*
Hon Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode
For: The Lagos State House of Assembly
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