Lagos State Home of Meeting lawmakers have condemned what they described because the invasion of the meeting by its former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
The Chairman, Lagos State Home of Meeting Committee on Info Technique Safety, Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, stated this in an announcement on Friday.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the principles governing plenary periods of the Home are clear. A legitimate sitting requires a proper discover to all members, the presence of a quorum, an accredited agenda, and the mace—an important image of legislative authority,” he stated.
“None of those procedural necessities have been met through the purported session, with solely 5 out of 40 members current, rendering it unconstitutional and with out legislative impact.
“The Lagos State Home of Meeting stays steadfast in upholding the integrity of the legislature and is dedicated to sustaining the very best parliamentary requirements.”
Ogundipe said that as an establishment devoted to the progress and growth of Lagos State, the lawmakers shall proceed to behave inside the confines of the legislation to guard and protect democratic governance.
“Moreover, we reaffirm our unwavering help for the management of the Speaker, RMojisola Lasbat Meranda, who continues to exhibit dedication to the service of Lagosians.
“Any hypothesis suggesting her resignation is solely unfounded. She stays firmly in workplace and enjoys the arrogance and help of 36 colleagues.
“The Home acknowledges the significance of occasion unity and is aligned with the management of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in working in the direction of a constructive decision of any inside misunderstandings.
“Within the meantime, we stay targeted on our legislative duties and dedicated to the welfare of the individuals of Lagos State. We urge all stakeholders to ignore misinformation and stay assured that the Lagos State Home of Meeting will proceed to operate in one of the best pursuits of democracy and good governance.”
