Obasa re-elected as Lagos assembly speaker

Mudashiru Obasa has been re-elected as speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly.

Obasa was unanimously re-elected on Tuesday after the proclamation of the state’s 10th assembly by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The lawmaker representing Agege constituency 1 was nominated by Temitope Adewale, member representing Ifako-Ijaiye constituency 1.

Mojisola Meranda was elected as the deputy speaker of the house.

Obasa is the highest ranking member of the house. He has been re-elected as speaker for a third consecutive term.

Noheem Adams, immediate past deputy majority leader, was elected as the new majority leader while Adedamola Kasunmu was elected the deputy majority leader.

Mojeed Fatai was elected as the chief whip while David Setonji was elected the deputy chief whip.