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Lagos Assembly Finally Resumes Plenary After Obasa’s Impeachment

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2 months ago

Feb 6, 2025.

Lagos Assembly resumed plenary with Obasa absent after his impeachment.
Lawmakers commended Tinubu’s economic and security policies, urging a commendation letter.
Speaker Meranda praised Tinubu’s reforms and First Lady’s development efforts.

The Lagos State House of Assembly resumed plenary on Thursday, nearly a month after the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the session, presided over by Speaker Mojisola Meranda, was attended by 36 lawmakers, with Obasa notably absent.

During the sitting, Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency I, commended the Federal Government’s economic policies, noting that insecurity in Lagos had significantly reduced due to various interventions. He also moved a motion urging the House to send a letter of commendation to President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s positive impact.

The motion received strong backing from Gbolahan Yishawu of Eti-Osa Constituency II and other lawmakers, who highlighted key economic reforms and security improvements under Tinubu’s leadership.

Speaker Meranda also praised Tinubu’s economic policies, stating that they were setting Nigeria on the right track. “The President has approved loan access for small-scale businesses, and our stock market capitalization is growing. These are positive signs for the economy,” she said.

Lagos Assembly Resumes Plenary

She further acknowledged Tinubu’s administration for its investments in security, ensuring better protection for Nigerians, and also lauded First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her commitment to national development initiatives.

Despite the controversies surrounding Obasa’s impeachment, no discussions were held regarding his removal or a possible reinstatement during the plenary.