The All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as a demonstration of the state’s political maturity and a victory for democracy.
The ruling party commended the lawmakers for setting aside personal interests to prioritize unity and governance, which ultimately led to resolving the 49-day leadership crisis that had stalled legislative activities.
Obasa was removed from office on January 13 following allegations of misconduct and abuse of power.
His impeachment, backed by 32 out of 40 lawmakers, resulted in the emergence of his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, as Speaker, creating division and affecting the Assembly’s operations.
The crisis even forced staff to work remotely for security reasons.
After weeks of negotiations involving APC leadership, the Governance Advisory Council, and a high-level intervention committee—reportedly with President Bola Tinubu’s influence—the lawmakers reinstated Obasa on Monday.
His return followed Meranda’s resignation during a plenary session.
Reacting to the resolution, APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo described the outcome as a democratic success and an example of Lagos’ advanced political framework.
“We commend the people of Lagos, members of the Assembly, APC leaders, and party members for successfully resolving this issue,” Oladejo stated. “The lawmakers demonstrated political maturity by prioritizing collective progress over personal disputes.”
He noted that important lessons had emerged from the crisis, strengthening the Assembly’s unity and governance commitment.
“This resolution underscores the depth of Lagos politics, which remains a benchmark for democratic practice,” he added.
Oladejo explained that the crisis tested the APC’s internal conflict resolution mechanisms, reinforcing the party’s ability to handle disputes without external interference.
“As a democratic institution, the APC did not impose decisions on the Assembly but respected its independence. However, when the situation persisted, lawmakers officially sought the party’s guidance,” he stated.
With 39 out of 40 Assembly members affiliated with the APC, Oladejo expressed confidence in their shared commitment to stability and governance.
“The party proposed solutions that prioritized stability and the state’s best interests. Our role was strictly advisory, while the Assembly retained the final decision-making power,” he emphasized.
He dismissed opposition reactions, saying they had prematurely celebrated the crisis. “This was nothing more than a minor disruption,” Oladejo concluded.
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