The Lagos State House of Assembly has appointed four new principal officers after the impeachment of former Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday.
The newly sworn-in Speaker, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa 1), announced the changes during Friday’s plenary session. Obasa was impeached by 32 out of 40 members over allegations of gross misconduct.
Additionally, the Clerk of the House, Mr. Lekan Onafeko, was suspended for alleged financial impropriety, and all standing committees established by the former speaker were dissolved.
Meranda explained that the new appointments reflect the recent shift in the House’s leadership.
The new principal officers are:
Majority Leader: Mr. Temitope Adewale (APC-Ifako-Ijaiye 1)
Deputy Majority Leader: Mr. Adedamola Kasunmu (APC-Ikeja 1)
Chief Whip: Mr. Setonjo David (APC-Badagry 2)
Deputy Chief Whip: Mr. Babatunde Saani (APC-Kosofe 2)
The reorganization aims to align the Assembly’s leadership with the recent changes in its structure.
Peoplesmind
