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Lagos Assembly Reaffirms Support For Meranda Speakership
Lagos Assembly Reaffirms Support For Meranda Speakership
Lagos assembly reaffirms support for Meranda speakership. Mr Ogundipe, in a statement, said that Mrs Meranda remains in office with the support of 36 colleagues.
The Lagos State House of Assembly members have insisted that Mojisola Meranda remains the parliament speaker and has not resigned.
The chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Stephen Ogundipe, made this declaration in Lagos on Friday.
Mr Ogundipe, in a statement, said that Mrs Meranda remains in office with the support of 36 colleagues.
The assembly spokesperson alerted Nigerians and the global community to an unsanctioned attempt by the former speaker and three members to convene a plenary session.
Mr Ogundipe said: “The Lagos State House of Assembly remains steadfast in upholding legislative integrity and maintaining the highest parliamentary standards.
“As an institution dedicated to the state’s progress, we will continue to act within the law to protect and preserve democratic governance.
“Furthermore, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who remains committed to serving Lagos residents.”
Impeached Mudashiru Obasa declared on Thursday that he had returned as parliament speaker after arriving at the assembly complex with heavy security and holding a plenary session with four members.
That was his first appearance at the complex since his removal in January over alleged misconduct and financial impropriety.
His return coincided with the alleged withdrawal of security details assigned to Mrs Meranda, who was elected speaker immediately after his removal.
However, the House spokesperson emphasised that a valid sitting requires formal notice to members, a quorum, an approved agenda, and the mace—an essential symbol of legislative authority.
The lawmaker said none of the conditions were met, as only five out of 40 members were present, rendering the session unconstitutional and without effect.
“None of these procedural requirements were met during the purported session, with only 5 out of 40 members present, rendering it unconstitutional and without legislative effect,” he said.
Mojisola Meranda
Mr Ogundipe said the House acknowledges the importance of party unity and aligns with the APC leadership in resolving internal misunderstandings
He assured that, in the meantime, lawmakers remain focused on their legislative duties and committed to the welfare of the people.
Mr Ogundipe urged all stakeholders to disregard misinformation and trust that the assembly will continue to uphold democracy and good governance.
EFCC, Immigration Service In Fresh Partnership In Gombe
The Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service, Gombe State Command , Hassan Aliyu Mohammed has assured the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, of enhanced collaboration in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
He gave this assurance on Wednesday, April 15, 2025 while on a Courtesy Visit to the Gombe Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Austine Adache in his office.
According to the Comptroller, ” the Nigeria Immigration Service is charged with the responsibility of managing the Nigerian borders and works with sister agencies to gather and share intelligence on areas of importance. We want to complement your efforts in the fight against graft by assuring your organisation of our readiness to support you in intelligence and information sharing, and capacity development ” .
Responding, Adache welcomed the Comptroller and his team on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede and intimated them of Nigeria’s recent achievement as a nation. ”
One of our nation’s recent achievements, the delisting of Nigeria from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF) in October 2025, was as a result of collaborative efforts amongst law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Immigration Service
He added that ” synergy is vital to all organisations in achieving their mandates and we in EFCC hold our sister agencies in high regard .
We do hope that this synergy on intelligence and information sharing and capacity development would go a long way in the fight against corruption.
IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, yesterday paid an operational visit to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), Abuja.
The visit was aimed at assessing ongoing efforts in combating cybercrime and strengthening the Centre’s capacity to address emerging digital threats.
IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja
The IGP emphasized the critical role of technology-driven policing in modern law enforcement and reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enhancing cyber intelligence, digital forensics, and proactive crime prevention strategies.
Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption
The Ag. Zonal Director, Katsina Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, ACEI Chinedu Ozugha and his team, on
Tuesday, 14th April, 2026,
paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Katsina HRH Alh. (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman CFR. During the visit, the Ag. Zonal Director informed the Emir of the new Directorate of the Commission that was opened in Katsina to cover both Katsina and Zamfara States.
He enjoined the Emir to lend a hand of support to the Directorate and the Commission at large in fighting the menace of economic and financial crimes as the fight cannot be left for the Commission alone. That being a leader of the traditional institution whose voice is heard and respected by his wards, the Directorate requires and solicits his support to be able to succeed in its mandate.
Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption
The Emir in response expressed his happiness with the coming of EFCC to Katsina and pledged his support that he will ensure the success of the Directorate. Visit www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories.
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