Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has addressed the ongoing leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly following the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker and the election of Mojisola Meranda on January 13, 2025.

Speaking for the first time on the matter, Olusi criticized the manner in which the leadership change was executed, stating that neither the All Progressives Congress (APC) nor the GAC was consulted before the decision was made.

“We read it also that morning. The lawmakers carried it out without consulting the party and those of us in the GAC. That is our position,” Olusi told reporters.

He stressed that the party should have been informed before any action was taken, arguing that the lawmakers, as products of the party, should have lodged their complaints through the proper channels.

“The party is the one to decide; they (lawmakers) have no absolute power to remove and install their leaders,” he said.

Despite the tensions, Olusi assured that discussions were ongoing to resolve the crisis. He revealed that a high-powered APC committee, led by Chief Bisi Akande and including Aremo Olusegun Osoba and former APC National Vice Chairman (South-West) Chief Pius Akinyelure, has been tasked with mediating between the warring factions.

“The committee is in consultation with the House of Assembly, Obasa, and the other Speaker, Mrs. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda,” Olusi stated.

He further confirmed that the GAC and Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, are actively supporting efforts to reach a resolution.