Concerned about the tension and emotions that trailed the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker by 37 members of Lagos State House of Assembly, a group under the aegis of “Women Lawyers In Politics” has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other Nigerians to intervene and resolve the crisis amicably to avert looming danger.
President of the Group, Barr. Abimbola Badiya Jack, who dropped this hint during a solidarity visit to the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, yesterday in Lagos, said that resolution has become necessary to allow peace to reign and forestall the danger signal.
She noted that it is only under a peaceful atmosphere that members of the House led by the first female Speaker would be able to legislate properly.
“As a gender group of women and mothers, we are worried about the prevailing crisis over Speakership and the looming signals if not properly handled.
“It could get to a stage when we would not allow our children and husband to go out for fear that they may be attacked,” Jack urged.
In her remarks, the group’s secretary, Omawunmi Ogungiabi, appreciated every member of the House who supported the first female Speaker.
Responding, Deputy Speaker Fatai Mojeed said there was no need for apprehension as 39 out of 40 members resolved to remove the former Speaker.
He assured the group that the issue would be sorted out amicably. (Vanguard)
