In Lagos the recent conflict between the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa and the Deputy Speaker Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni has highlighted the ongoing struggle between party supremacy and legislative autonomy. The crisis began when Obasa removed Eshinlokun-Sanni from his position as Chairman of a key committee allegedly due to his loyalty to a rival political group. This move sparked outrage among lawmakers and raised questions about the extent of party control over the legislature. Despite attempts by the Assembly to assert its independence the ruling partys influence ultimately prevailed. This incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by lawmakers in balancing party loyalty with their duty to represent the interests of their constituents.

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