President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker. This decision comes despite an earlier recommendation from a panel set up by Tinubu, which advised Obasa to step down after being reinstated.

The resolution was reached after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. A Presidency official revealed that Tinubu had brokered peace among the warring factions, asking members to work with Obasa to ensure stability in the Assembly and the state.

“With the development, Obasa will stay as Speaker. His position is no longer threatened. All the lawmakers have agreed to work with him,” the source said. The lawmakers also had a photo session with the President after the meeting.

However, some Lagos stakeholders are displeased that the original agreement was not upheld. The source assured that the President would engage all aggrieved parties to maintain unity. “Some stakeholders are naturally displeased Obasa reneged on the agreement with the Akande panel. I’m sure the President would engage everyone to settle the matter.”

Additionally, Tinubu directed Obasa to withdraw his lawsuit challenging his impeachment at the Lagos State High Court. “The President told the lawmakers to allow Obasa to work, and Obasa should also withdraw the case against Meranda and the lawmakers in court. The lawmakers have agreed to this,” a source close to Obasa revealed.