Tinubu Meets Obasa, Lagos Assembly Members In Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu is set to hold a crucial meeting with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, arrived at the Villa around 2:50 pm on Wednesday, while his colleagues had earlier arrived in two coaster buses.

Naija News reports that the meeting is believed to be linked to the recent leadership crisis that rocked the Lagos Assembly. Obasa was impeached by some lawmakers but was later reinstated following the intervention of political stakeholders, particularly the Governing Advisory Council (GAC).

Despite Obasa’s reinstatement, tensions remain within the House, with unresolved grievances stemming from his impeachment. Tinubu’s meeting with the lawmakers is expected to address these issues and foster unity within the Assembly.

‘Obasa, Meranda In Heated Clash Over ₦5 Billion Vehicle Purchase’

Naija News understands that the meeting is coming amidst the fresh crisis that erupted in the Lagos State House of Assembly as Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his former deputy, Mojisola Meranda, clash over the alleged withdrawal of ₦5 billion from the Assembly’s account for the purchase of Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs for lawmakers.

Investigations by Peoples Gazette revealed that the conflict stems from Meranda’s decision to approve the disbursement of the funds just days after she replaced Obasa as Speaker following his brief impeachment in January.

According to sources, Meranda, who became the first female Speaker of the Lagos Assembly on January 13, approved the purchase of 40 units of the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs—one for each lawmaker.