Thirty-five members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, supporting the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, have arrived at the Lagos State High Court for the hearing of the case brought by Obasa. The former Speaker is challenging his removal by at least 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025.
In the application filed on February 12, 2025, by his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa claimed that he was removed while out of the country on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers.
The legal team representing Speaker Mojisola Meranda includes lead counsel Prof. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), with other notable counsels such as 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, and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
At the time of this report, the lawmakers had taken their seats in preparation for the hearing.
In related news, the House has condemned what it described as an “invasion” that took place last Thursday.
A statement from the media office of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly clarified the event, stating that Obasa, along with three other members, made an unsanctioned attempt to convene a plenary session.
For clarity, the House outlined the rules governing plenary sessions, emphasizing that a valid sitting requires a formal notice to all members, a quorum, an approved agenda, and the mace—none of which were present during the purported session.
Only five out of 40 members attended, making the session unconstitutional and without legislative effect. This was confirmed by Hon. Steve Ogundipe, the House’s spokesperson, in a statement released on Friday.
The statement further reaffirmed the House’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the legislature and upholding the highest parliamentary standards. It also expressed continued support for Speaker Mojisola Meranda, who remains firmly in office despite speculation about her resignation.
The House reiterated its alignment with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in seeking a constructive resolution to the issues at hand, while continuing to prioritize the interests of Lagosians.
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