Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against his removal, challenging the legitimacy of the process that led to his ousting.
The lawsuit, filed at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, names the Assembly and its new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, as defendants.
Obasa contends that his impeachment on January 13, 2025, while he was out of the country, was unlawful, as it occurred while the Assembly was on recess.
In his suit yet to be assigned to a judge, he argues that the session leading to his removal lacked proper authorization and violated legislative procedures.
His legal team, led by Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), is pushing for an expedited hearing, requesting that the court shorten the response time for the defendants to seven days and limit the plaintiff’s reply period to three days.
The application rests on nine legal grounds, primarily interpreting constitutional provisions and the Lagos Assembly’s standing rules.
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At the heart of Obasa’s case is the claim that legislative sessions cannot lawfully convene without the Speaker’s approval or delegation.
He asserts that allowing such a precedent could undermine the integrity of legislative governance.
Beyond personal stakes, Obasa frames the dispute as a matter of public interest, urging the court to swiftly determine the legitimacy of the Assembly’s current leadership to prevent disruptions in governance.
His impeachment, supported by over two-thirds of the 40-member House, was reportedly based on allegations of misconduct.
Following his removal, his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was elected Speaker, making history as the first female to hold the position in Lagos State.
While the legal battle unfolds, the case raises broader questions about legislative processes, political maneuvering, and the stability of governance in Lagos.
