Obasa
Court dismisses Obasa’s bid to change Lagos Assembly’s legal representation
The Lagos State High Court has rejected an application by reinstated Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to change the legal representation of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Justice Yetunde Pinheiro ruled that Femi Falana (SAN) will remain the approved counsel for the Assembly, despite arguments from multiple parties involved in the case. Obasa’s counsel, Olusola Idowu […]
BREAKING: Obasa returns as Lagos Assembly Speaker after Meranda’s resignation
Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has returned as the speaker as Lagos State House of Assembly. The plenary is currently ongoing at the assembly chmabers. Hon. Noheem Adams of Eti Osa Constituency 1 nominated Obasa. His nomination was seconded by Hon. Nureni Akinsaya of Mushin constituency. Recall the Lagos Assembly crisis began after 32 lawmakers removed […]
Obasa: 35 Lagos lawmakers storm court
35 lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly are in the Lagos High Court for a suit filed by the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa challenging his removal. In a suit filed through his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa is contesting his removal by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025. The lead lawyers to […]
Lagos Assembly Crisis: 36 lawmakers reject Obasa, insist Meranda remains speaker
Thirty-six of the 40 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their support for Speaker Mojisola Meranda, following the forceful takeover of her office by ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers gathered at the Assembly garden on Thursday, standing by their February 17 vote of confidence in Meranda, despite Obasa’s return, allegedly […]
BREAKING: Police restore Obasa’s security details, Withdraw Meranda’s as ex-Lagos speaker set for return
Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is set to return. It was reported that his security details have been restored just as those of Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have been withdrawn. Meranda was Obasa’s deputy before the impeachment. After his removal, the […]
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Obasa rejects removal, cites constitutional irregularities
Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, asserts that his removal from office was unconstitutional and that he remains the rightful Speaker. He made this declaration during a press conference held on Saturday where he insisted that due process was not followed in his removal. “I am still the Speaker […]
Drama as detained Obasa supporters chant Tinubu’s ‘On Your Mandate’ anthem in police van
Supporters of Mudashiru Obasa, recently impeached as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, created a scene by singing the party anthem “On Your Mandate” while detained in a police van. The 52-year-old lawmaker, representing Agege Constituency I, was removed from office on Monday over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of power. Obasa, […]
Reasons Lagos Assembly Members Impeached Ex-Speaker Obasa In Absentia
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, unanimously impeached the Speaker of the House, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The motion for his removal was moved by Hon. Obafemi Saheed, representing Kosofe Constituency 2, under matter of urgent public importance, citing relevant sections of the 1999 constitution (as amended). Obasa, who was away to […]
Breaking: Lagos Assembly Speaker Impeached
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office. Meanwhile, Hon Moji Ojora as now been sworn in as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly while, Hon. Mojeed Fatai was sworn in as Deputy. Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our […]