JUST IN: Impeached Speaker Obasa sues Lagos Assembly, makes key demand

• Mudashiru Obasa, the former speaker of the Lagos Assembly, has sued the House and the new speaker, Mojisola Meranda over his impeachment
• Obasa claims his impeachment on January 13, 2025, was unlawful because it occurred during the Assembly’s recess without proper authorization
• His lawsuit argues that the impeachment violated several provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the House’s Standing Orders

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Lagos state - Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has filed a lawsuit before a Lagos High Court demanding his immediate reinstatement.

Obasa, who was removed from office on January 13, 2025, is challenging the legality of his impeachment.

Lagos Assembly: Obasa demand return as Speaker

Amongst other prayers, the lawmaker is seeking an order nullifying his removal and restoring him as Speaker.

The suit, filed on Friday, February 14, named the current Speaker, Lasbat Mojisola Meranda, and the Lagos State House of Assembly as defendants.

Vanguard reported that Obasa argued in the suit that the January 13 plenary session where he was impeached was not properly convened, making the proceedings unconstitutional.

The court filing cites constitutional provisions and Assembly standing orders to argue that the impeachment was conducted outside legal procedures.

Obasa contends that lawmakers met during a recess without formally reconvening, rendering the decision invalid.

The suit is yet to be assigned to a judge and no date has been fixed for the hearing of the suit.

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• Lagos GAC holds crucial meeting to decide Obasa’s fate
• Obasa’s impeachment: “How ex-Lagos speaker scored an own-goal,” Top political analyst speaks
• Lagos speaker Meranda visits the GAC

Lagos lawmakers ignore Obasa, back Tinubu's govt

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Lagos Assembly members stirred concerns in the polity as they resumed plenary on Thursday and declared support for Bola Tinubu-led government.

The highlight of the session in the House on Thursday was the absence of the sacked Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

The former Speaker, Obasa, who represents Agege constituency, was removed on January 13 over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

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Source: Legit.ng