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Victor Edoro: Removed in 2016 by 16 of the 24 members for alleged highhandedness and financial recklessness; succeeded by Elizabeth Ativie, the meeting’s first female speaker.
Bamidele Oloyelogun: was impeached in November 2018 along with his deputy, Oladeji Iroju, by 18 of the 26 members on grounds of serious misconduct.
Chinedum Orji: Removed in May 2023 after 18 of the 24 members signed for his ouster.

On Monday, the Lagos State House of Assembly witnessed a significant shift in its leadership as Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as Speaker.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Obasa’s removal was attributed to gross misconduct and abuse of office, follows a pattern of Speakers being ousted from the Assembly since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.

Following Obasa’s impeachment, the Assembly promptly swore in Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker.

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Meranda, who previously served as the Deputy Speaker, has become the first woman to hold this position in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Below is a list of the allegations:

Anambra State

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Rita Maduagwu: Impeached in November 2018 by 22 of the 30 members of the State Assembly.

Borno State

Goni Ali Modu: Removed in February 2012 for alleged subservience to the state government.

Plateau stands

Abok Ayuba: Was ousted by 16 of the 24 members in October 2021 after long-standing rivalry with former governor, Simon Lalong.

Niger state

Adamu Usman: ousted in May 2015 by 18 of the 27 members; replaced by Isa Kawu.

Edo state

Victor Edoro: Removed in 2016 by 16 of the 24 members for alleged highhandedness and financial recklessness; succeeded by Elizabeth Ativie, the meeting’s first female speaker.

Frank Okiye: ousted in October 2020; Marcus Onobun chosen as replacement.

Delta state

Monday Igbuya: Removed in May 2017 following a vote of no confidence by 22 lawmakers; succeeded by Sheriff Oborevwori.

Ekiti State

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Kola Oluwawole: Impeached in October 2018 along with his deputy, Sina Animaun, by 14 members of the House of Representatives.

Gboyega Aribisogan: Removed in 2022 by 17 of the 25 members.

Imo state

Paul Emeziem: deposed in 2021 by 19 of the 27 members; replaced by Kennedy Ibeh.

Katsina State

Aliyu Sabiu Muduru: Expelled in 2017 by 23 of 34 members who supported a vote of no confidence.

Gombe State

Abubakar Ibrahim: deposed in November 2020; Abubakar Luggerewo emerged as the new speaker.

Benue state

Terkimbi Ikyange: removed in 2018; Titus Uba was elected new chairman after a vote of no confidence.

Ebonyi State

Chukwuma Nwazunku: impeached in July 2014 by a majority of more than two-thirds on grounds of incompetence and embezzlement of public funds.

Ondo State

Bamidele Oloyelogun: was impeached in November 2018 along with his deputy, Oladeji Iroju, by 18 of the 26 members on grounds of serious misconduct.

Jigawa State

Idris Garba: Removed in January 2017 due to allegations of highhandedness and abuse of power; re-elected as speaker in May 2019 after the ouster of Isa Idris.

Taraba State

Istifanus Gbana: deposed in 2013 by 17 of the 24 members; replaced by Haruna Tsokwa.

Josiah Sabo Kente: ‘Forced’ to resign in 2014.

Kano State

Yusuf Falgore: deposed in December 2011; Gambo Sallau elected as replacement.

Abdullahi Atta: Removed in July 2018 by 27 lawmakers citing incompetence and corruption.

Kebbi State

Hassan Shalla: ousted in 2015 by 12 of the 24 members for alleged breach of trust and embezzlement.

Isma’il Kamb: Removed in 2021 along with his deputy, Muhammadu Aliyu, after approval by 20 of the 24 members.

Bayelsa State

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