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Meranda and house members
No doubt, the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Lasbat Meranda is likely to face significant challenges as she assumes her role.
She made mention of many of her challenges in her maiden speech as Speaker of the 10th Assembly taking over from Mudashiru Obasa (Agege Constituency 1) who was recently impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office after presiding as Speaker over the Lagos State House of Assembly for over a decade.
One of the major hurdles she will need to overcome is managing the Assembly’s relationship with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. This will require careful diplomacy and negotiation to ensure smooth collaboration between the two arms of government.
Another challenge Meranda will face is addressing the issue of transparency and public engagement in legislative processes. There have been concerns about the lack of openness in the Assembly’s dealings, and Meranda will need to work to restore public trust.
Additionally, she will have to navigate the complex web of party politics, particularly given the recent impeachment of her predecessor, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa’s removal was reportedly due to his gross misconduct and financial recklessness, and Meranda will need to distance herself from his legacy while still maintaining party cohesion.
To succeed, Meranda will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to build consensus and work collaboratively with her colleagues. She will also need to be transparent and accountable in her decision-making, and prioritize the needs of Lagosians above party politics.
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