Lagos Assembly passes vote of confidence in Meranda, adjourns indefinitely

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Amidst row over speakership position, which led to an early morning invasion of the state House of Assembly by the Department of State Services (DSS), members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence in Mojisola Meranda, following rumours of her possible resignation.

Oladipo Ajomale, member representing Oshodi-Isolo constituency 2, moved the motion, affirming the Assembly’s trust in Meranda’s leadership during Monday’s plenary.

Recall, earlier Monday, the were insinuations that Mojisola Meranda, may be pressurised to resign.

This is as officials of the DSS stormed her office sealing it in the process.

Sources said armed security personnel have taken over the premises of the House at Alausa, Ikeja, and environs.

This comes few weeks after the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, was impeached but his impeachment has created crisis in the house, with Obasa rejecting it.

There are indications that Obasa might return as the Speaker following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.

Aside from Meranda, the offices of her deputy and clerk of the house were also sealed off.