Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa 1 State Constituency, has become the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. She assumed office on Monday after the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa during plenary.

Security personnel arrested individuals attempting to invade the Assembly complex, with charms and amulets recovered from those believed to be supporters of the former Speaker.

While taking her oath of office, Meranda pledged to be faithful and to perform her duties honestly, in alignment with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

READ ALSO: Lagos Assembly Impeaches Speaker Mudashiru Obasa

The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, citing multiple statutory and financial irregularities.

Obasa has been replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1 and previously served as the house's chief whip. Mojeed Fatai has now assumed the position of Deputy Speaker.

The impeachment follows a series of controversy surrounding Obasa’s financial dealings. Notably, his removal comes just weeks after allegations surfaced claiming he spent N17 billion to repair a gate leading to the assembly.