GAC Denies Involvement in Lagos Assembly Crisis

Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC)—the highest advisory body to the Lagos State Governor—has refuted claims of the council’s involvement in the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Speaking to journalists at his residence on Friday, Olusi clarified that the lawmakers did not consult the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the GAC before Obasa’s impeachment.

“Members of the GAC are not part of the Lagos State House of Assembly, so we cannot be behind Obasa’s removal. That allegation is false,” he stated.

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Olusi emphasized that the leadership crisis is a dispute between Obasa and his colleagues in the House. He explained that no government institution operates independently, and the APC, GAC, and a high-powered committee are working to resolve the situation.

“This issue is between the Speaker and his colleagues. It is not a decision made by the party or the GAC. The lawmakers acted without consulting the party leadership,” he noted.

He revealed that a special committee, led by Chief Bisi Akande, with members including Aremo Olusegun Osoba and Chief Pius Akinyelure, is actively mediating the dispute. According to Olusi, the committee is engaging with both factions—Obasa and the new Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda—alongside APC state executives to find a resolution.

Party Commitment to Resolving the Crisis

Olusi also addressed reports of dissenting opinions from some GAC members, clarifying that those were personal views, not the official stance of the council.

“Political disputes are a reality, but we have mechanisms for resolution. The party is conscious of its responsibilities and will do everything within its power to restore stability in the Assembly,” he assured.

Meanwhile, the leadership battle intensified on Thursday when Obasa stormed the Assembly complex, insisting he was still the Speaker. This marked his first visit since his January impeachment over alleged misconduct and financial impropriety.

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Obasa’s return coincided with the temporary withdrawal of security details assigned to Speaker Meranda, which were later restored the same day.

The APC leadership remains committed to resolving the crisis internally, reaffirming that the party holds the ultimate responsibility for maintaining order in the House of Assembly.