Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday inaugurated the ninth Lagos State House of Assembly, which saw Mr Mudashiru Obasa (APC-Agege I) re-emerging as the Speaker of the assembly.
Obasa was Speaker of the eighth Assembly which ended its session on Thursday.
Proclaiming the ninth Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said that he looked forward to a harmonious relationship with the House.
This, he said, was necessary to take the state to higher heights.
Sanwo-Olu said, “Some few days ago, I took the oath of Office as the 15th Governor of Lagos State.
“Today, I am in the hallowed chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly to inaugurate the ninth Assembly of the state legislature in line with Section 105 Subsection 3 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am here with a heart of gratitude and to particularly commend Lagosians who came out in large number to vote our party, APC, as evident in the composition of the House being convened today comprising 100 per cent members of our great party.
“This is an eloquent testimony to the unwavering commitment of our people to progressive ideals which we have sustained since 1999.
“As we commence the legislative duties, it is important to remind ourselves that although we belong to different arms of government, we are all accountable to the people of this great state who have repose a great deal of trust and confidence in our party.’’
According to him, the essence of the principle of separation of powers is to ensure checks and balances as well as to guarantee the independence of each arm of government.