Obasa’s re-election took place on Monday following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down from the position.

Obasa’s re-election was secured after a nomination by Noheem Adams, the former Majority Leader and representative of Eti-Osa Constituency 1. The House subsequently administered the oath of office, marking his return to the speaker’s role seven weeks after his removal in January.

He has been a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly since 2007, initially ascended to the Speaker’s position in June 2015. His removal earlier this year in January had created significant political tension.

The lawmaker made a dramatic return to the Assembly complex on February 27, 2025, walking into the chambers with a heavy security presence. Despite protests from his colleagues, who had pledged loyalty to Meranda, Obasa maintained that he remained the legitimate Speaker, asserting his authority over the legislative proceedings.

Obasa’s re-election is likely to stir continued debate within the Assembly as political dynamics shift following his return.

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The lawmaker, who represents Apapa Constituency I, announced her resignation on Monday as lawmakers re-elected her as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.

The lawmakers commended her leadership style and for bringing peace to the Lagos State House of Assembly.

They also commended her strength and humility for obeying the rules and regulations of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Meranda’s resignation followed a reported meeting with some high-ranking members of the APC in the state to navigate the leadership crisis that has rocked the hallowed chambers.

The leadership crisis in the Assembly became full-blown on January 13, 2025, when a lawmaker, who represents Agege Constituency I, Mudashiru Obasa was removed as Lagos speaker by more than two-thirds of the 40-member house who voted him out over alleged misconduct and sundry offenses.

Obasa’s then deputy, Meranda, was immediately elected the new Speaker, becoming the first female to take charge of the legislative body in the South-West state.

However, on January 25, 2025, Obasa vehemently rejected his removal and insisted that he remained the speaker until the right thing had been done. He faulted the militarisation of the assembly complex during the impeachment process. He also claimed his removal as speaker took place in his absence — when he was out of Nigeria.

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