35 Lagos Lawmakers Arrive Court Over Obasa’s Removal

The Lagos State High Court has received the testimony of 35 lawmakers from the House of Assembly in favor of Mudashiru Obasa’s removal as speaker.

On January 13, 2025, Obasa had filed a lawsuit against his dismissal by at least 36 of his coworkers.

The plaintiff claimed that 36 lawmakers removed him from his position on January 13, 2025, while he was away from the country in the application filed on February 12, 2025, and filed by his attorney, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN).

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Lead counsel, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), is one of the attorneys for Speaker Mojisola Meranda.

Other attorneys for the lawmakers are 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 (SAN), and Mr. Wunmi Okerem

The lawmakers had seated themselves in advance of the hearing when I submitted this report.

The House has also condemned a Thursday invasion that it described as an invasion.

The former Speaker, Hon., made an unsuccessful attempt to convene a plenary session on Thursday, prompting the Lagos State House of Assembly to bring it to the attention of Lagosians, Nigerians, and the entire world. three members, including Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.

The House’s plenary sessions are clearly defined, for the avoidance of doubt. A quorum, an approved agenda, an approved agenda, and the mace, an essential embodiment of legislative authority, are required for a valid sitting.

The House said in a statement released on Friday by its spokesman, Hon., that “none of these procedural requirements was met during the purported session, with only 5 out of 40 members present, making it unconstitutional and without legislative effect.” . Steve Ogundipe

The House continued to uphold the integrity of the legislature and is committed to upholding the highest parliamentary standards, according to the statement.

We will continue to operate within the bounds of the law to defend and preserve democratic governance as an institution dedicated to the advancement and development of Lagos State.

Additionally, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the Speaker’s Rt. Hon. Dedicated to the needs of Lagosians, Moojisola Lasbat Meranda, continues to do so. Any rumors that she resign are completely unfounded. According to the statement, “She maintains a strong presence in the office and enjoys the support and confidence of 36 colleagues.”

The House said it supports the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) leadership in pursuing a fruitful resolution of disputes, and that it will continue to serve the interests of Lagosis.

On January 13, 2025, Obasa had contacted the court to challenge his dismissal by at least 36 of his coworkers.

The claimant claimed in the application filed on February 12, 2025, that 36 lawmakers on January 13th, 2025, had removed him from his position while he was away from the country.

Mr. Tayo Oyetibo, one of the top senior attorneys of Nigeria, is assisting Hon. Meranda, Moojisola

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