The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached by members of the Lagos State House of Assembly over alleged multiple statutory and financial infractions.
He has subsequently be replaced by his deputy Mrs. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1. She was also a former chief whip of the House.
It was gathered that Obasa was in Atlanta, USA, when he was impeached.
Obasa’s removal came days after it was reported how he oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back up vehicles for lawmakers, as well as other controversial activities.
Mr Obasa, 52, was first elected Speaker on June 8, 2015, resuming office alongside former one-term governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Repeated charges of fraud and political thuggery have marked his speakership. In 2020, a series of investigations detailing how Mr Obasa diverted Lagos funds to his personal firms and bank accounts. Sahara Reporters at the time also uncovered Mr Obasa’s assets across Lagos.
He was invited to be questioned by the EFCC after the anti-graft office became overwhelmed by media reports of Mr Obasa’s mismanagement. He denied all allegations, and no charges were filed after he met with detectives.
