Thirty-five lawmakers, including the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, were present at the Lagos State High Court for the hearing of a case filed by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
Obasa had approached the court to challenge his removal from office by at least 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, while he was reportedly out of the country.
In an application dated February 12, 2025, filed by his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the former Speaker is contesting the legality of the action taken against him.
At today’s proceeding, members of the assembly loyal to the current speaker, Meranda, filed an application to be joined as defendants in the suit.
Representing Speaker Mojisola Meranda in the case is a team of senior lawyers led by Professor Tayo Oyetibo (SAN). Other counsels for the lawmakers include Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN), Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN), Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN), Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN), Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olumide Oyewole, and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
As of the time of filing this report, the lawmakers had taken their seats in preparation for the proceedings.
Justice Yetunde Pinhero has adjourned the case to March 7, 2025, for the hearing of all preliminary applications.
