Obasa Responds As Court Nullifies His Removal As Lagos Assembly Speaker

Obasa Responds As Court Nullifies His Removal As Lagos Assembly Speaker

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has welcomed the court’s decision declaring his earlier removal from office as unlawful and unconstitutional.

The Lagos State High Court, presided over by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, ruled on Wednesday that the process leading to Obasa’s removal on January 13, 2025, was invalid. The court also nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions related to his ousting, rendering them void….READ MORE….

Obasa had challenged his removal in a suit filed on February 12, 2025, through his legal representative, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afolabi Fashanu. He argued that the decision to replace him was taken while the Assembly was on recess and he was out of the country. The suit named the House of Assembly and Mojisola Meranda, who was appointed Speaker following his removal, as respondents.

Reacting to the judgment, Obasa described the ruling as a significant win not only for himself but for the institution of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He expressed hope that the verdict would promote unity and cooperation among members moving forward.

“This is a victory for the Lagos State House of Assembly as an institution, and for both current and future lawmakers,” Obasa stated. “The court’s decision reinforces our collective resolve to legislate in unity and purpose.”

He reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to serving the interests of Lagos residents and contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s democratic development.