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Crisis Deepens in Lagos Assembly: Ex-Speaker Obasa Denies Gun Cache Allegations, Defections Dismissed

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Crisis Deepens in Lagos Assembly: Ex-Speaker Obasa Denies Gun Cache Allegations, Defections Dismissed

Crisis Deepens in Lagos Assembly: Ex-Speaker Obasa Denies Gun Cache Allegations, Defections Dismissed

 

The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday vehemently denied reports alleging that he stockpiled firearms at his office. This comes amid mounting tension following the recent leadership crisis that saw his ouster and replacement by Mojisola Meranda.

Reports surfaced online claiming that 47 pump-action guns were discovered by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) during a visit to the assembly on Monday. Some reports suggested the weapons were uncovered in Obasa’s office, while others implicated the former Chief Security Officer’s office.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Obasa labeled the accusations as a “complete concoction” aimed at tarnishing his reputation. “The ill-conceived story clearly exposes its author and paymasters as maliciously of low intelligence quotient, only out to malign my hard-earned reputation spanning decades of political leadership,” he stated.

Obasa further accused his detractors of fabricating the gun cache discovery as an afterthought to justify what he termed illegal actions against him.

A source within the DSS confirmed to The PUNCH on Tuesday that no weapons were discovered at the assembly, calling the reports false.

Meranda Resignation Rumors Dismissed

Separately, Mojisola Meranda, the current Speaker, denied rumors of her resignation. An online report claimed that an unverified resignation letter attributed to Meranda had been circulating for two days. However, Meranda’s aide, Segun Ajiboye, refuted the claims, stating, “I’m in the office. The Speaker is in the office. I don’t know where that is coming from.”

A check by The PUNCH revealed that the purported letter bore no signature from Meranda.

Defection Allegations Debunked

The Lagos State House of Assembly also addressed reports that 27 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had defected to the Labour Party. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, Ogundipe Olukayode, dismissed the claims as entirely false and aimed at causing confusion.

“We emphasize, without any ambiguity, that no member of the Assembly is contemplating defection,” Olukayode stated. He described the rumors as “misleading” and “riddled with outright falsehoods.”

Political Body Urges Peace

Meanwhile, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has urged Obasa to step aside and allow peace to prevail. IPAC Chairperson Temilola Akinade expressed concern over the leadership crisis that escalated on Monday when DSS operatives sealed the offices of the new speaker, deputy speaker, and the chamber.

“The outgone speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has done his best for the state; let him calm down and give peace a chance,” Akinade said. She stressed the importance of allowing Meranda to continue leading the assembly, as chosen by the majority of lawmakers.

Decrying the emotional stress faced by the new Speaker, Akinade urged all parties involved to prioritize democracy and stability in Lagos State. “The emotional stress Madam Speaker is going through now needs to come to an end for her to perform her legislative and leadership role, as expected,” she said.

As the investigation continues and political tensions simmer, all eyes remain on the Lagos State House of Assembly for further developments.

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase

 

Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.

Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.

Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.

From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.

This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework

#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC

 

Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.

 

Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.

 

Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.

 

He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.

 

The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.

 

He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.

 

Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.

 

His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.

 

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

 

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

 

State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.

 

Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.

 

“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.

 

The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.

 

Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.

VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.

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