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Lagos State House of Assembly Speakership Crisis Nears Resolution Amid APC Intervention

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The 49-Day Reign of Mojisola Meranda Ends as Mudashiru Obasa Returns as Speaker

Lagos State House of Assembly Speakership Crisis Nears Resolution Amid APC Intervention

The lingering speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly appears to be heading toward resolution as heavyweights within the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensify efforts to broker a truce. The intervention of key political figures, including former governors of Osun, Ogun, and Lagos states—Chief Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, and Akinwunmi Ambode—has paved the way for a possible headway in the political deadlock.

The crisis began on January 13, 2025, when 36 lawmakers impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and installed Mojisola Meranda as his replacement. The impeachment, reportedly driven by allegations of poor leadership, habitual lateness, high-handedness, abuse of office, and financial misappropriation, sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Obasa, who was in Atlanta, United States, at the time of his removal, has since rejected the impeachment, insisting he remains the rightful Speaker.

Following the escalating tension, President Bola Tinubu directed a high-powered APC delegation to intervene. The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) had earlier failed to resolve the crisis, prompting a crucial meeting on Sunday, January 25, 2025, at the Governor’s Lodge in Marina. Present at the meeting were former Governor Osoba, Ambode, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and all GAC members, alongside lawmakers involved in the crisis.

A source within the GAC disclosed that the party leadership is considering a new Speaker from among seven ranking lawmakers from Lagos West. The decision to select from Lagos West stems from political and ethical considerations, ensuring balance in the state’s leadership structure.

GAC member Chief Muraina Taiwo revealed that both Obasa and Meranda might step aside to pave the way for a fresh candidate. “The issue will die down soon. By the middle of next week, things will become clearer. APC leaders, including Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Olusegun Osoba, are mediating and will return to Abuja to brief our leader (Tinubu). They are suggesting that Speaker Obasa should step down, and Meranda as well, to allow for another person to emerge,” Taiwo explained.

Among the seven lawmakers being considered, sources indicate that David Setonji from Badagry Constituency II is a top contender. A veteran legislator with vast experience, Setonji has been in the House since 2015 and currently serves as Chief Whip. His seniority and legislative track record position him favorably among the candidates.

The political class now awaits a final decision from President Tinubu, who is expected to endorse one of the seven lawmakers for the speakership position. As the APC strives to restore stability to the Lagos Assembly, all eyes remain fixed on Abuja for the decisive verdict.

 

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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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