News

UPDATED: ‘I Am Still Lagos Legitimate Speaker’ – Obasa Claims

Published

2 months ago

Jan 25, 2025.

‘I Am Still Lagos Legitimate Speaker’ – Obasa Insists
Accused of gross misconduct and spending ₦17 billion on a gate.
Hints at legal action to challenge his removal.

Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled lawmaker and former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has declared that he remains the legitimate Speaker despite his impeachment by lawmakers on January 13.

EDITOR’S PICKS

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking to journalists at his Joel Ogunnaike GRA residence in Ikeja on Saturday, Obasa insisted that his removal did not follow due process and, therefore, cannot stand.

Obasa, who had served as Speaker since 2015, was impeached during a plenary session by unanimous votes from members of the Assembly. His removal followed allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and financial impropriety, including claims that he spent ₦17 billion on constructing a gate for the Assembly complex.

Upon his return to Lagos, Obasa was received warmly by supporters who gathered at his Ikeja residence to show solidarity. Addressing the crowd, the lawmaker expressed confidence in his continued role as Speaker, emphasizing the need for adherence to constitutional procedures.

“My status in the house? I believe strongly I am still the speaker until the right thing has been done. If you want to remove me, remove me the proper way and I will not contest it.

“I’m a Muslim and I believe in fate. But let’s do it the way it should be done.”

When asked if a legal battle is in the offing, Obasa responded “You will know. It’s a matter of time.”

Obasa spoke to a huge crowd of supporters at the Speaker’s Lodge, 47, GRA Ikeja Lagos.

He said, “I thank you for your support and dedication. I will take this advantage to debunk the allegations that were circulated and raised about me

Related News

“Is it possible to construct an ordinary gate with N16 billion? It is not the wall of Jericho or the wall that demarcated the United States of America and Mexico.

“How can they say we bought one Hilux bus for N1 billion each and that we bought 40 pieces for N40 billion? I am not disturbed or perturbed and I am not afraid. I will debunk all the allegations levelled against me by the House.

“I have not done anything wrong. I have been a lawmaker for over two decades and I am the longest-serving lawmaker in the House.”

According to him, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police led police officers to invade the state assembly on the day of the removal, adding that over 200 policemen also invaded his private residence in Agege and blocked the gate, while they prevented members of his family from going out of the house.

“I am not afraid of being removed, after all it is not my father’s chieftaincy title. I am representing my people and they have returned me six times. If you want to do anything, do it well. They did the removal all because I was out of the country. Lagos is a special place, we cannot denigrate the state.

“When former speaker, Rt. Hon Jokotola Pelumi was removed, he was in the assembly and we did not invite policemen. When my sister, former deputy speaker of the House, Hon. Adefunmilayo Tejuosho, was removed, we did not invite the police.

“They should not discredit an innocent person, they should prove their allegations against me. The Lagos State House of Assembly is above the common standard of excellence. I believe in the image of our institution, we must not destroy it and I will never partake in its destruction.

“I appreciate the members of the Governance Advisory Council and Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of the state, he is my brother and he always calls me his younger brother.”

he said.

Impeached Lagos Speaker Obasa

The controversy surrounding Obasa’s impeachment has sparked debates over governance and accountability in the Lagos State House of Assembly, with observers closely monitoring how the situation unfolds.