The Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is accused of multiple statutory and financial infractions.
Mr Obasa, immediately after his impeachment was replaced by his deputy Lasbat Meranda. Mrs Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, was also a former chief whip of the House.
The removal of the speaker on Monday came days after Insight Media reported how Mr Obasa oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back up vehicles for lawmakers, as well as other controversial activities.
It was gathered by our correspondence that Mr Obasa was in Atlanta when he was impeached.
Obasa, 52, was first elected Speaker on June 8, 2015, resuming office alongside former one-term governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode.
Repeated charges of fraud and political thuggery have marked his speakership since 2020.
Obasa was invited to be questioned by the EFCC after the anti-graft office became overwhelmed by media reports of Mr his mismanagement. He denied all allegations, and no charges were filed after he met with detectives
