Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have mad this stance against Mudashiru Obasa’s claim to the speakership public, insisting that his impeachment remains valid.
Obasa, accompanied by armed security personnel, stormed the Assembly complex on Thursday morning, asserting that he was never removed from office and unilaterally as he made moves to reclaim the Speaker’s seat.
However, members of the House stood their ground, maintaining that his impeachment was legitimate and final.
Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security, and Strategy, Steven Ogundipe, expressed shock at Obasa’s actions and reaffirmed the Assembly’s position.
“This is the Lagos State House of Assembly. We were urged by our leaders to remain calm, but today’s events are beyond comprehension. We are still waiting for them to explain where we went wrong,” Ogundipe stated.
He emphasised that the lawmakers would not resort to unlawful actions but deserved respect and due process.
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“We have our mandates from different constituencies. Before any decision of this magnitude is made, proper dialogue should take place—not this charade we are witnessing,” he said.
Describing the situation as an “embarrassment,” Ogundipe called on the party leadership to intervene.
“We cannot continue like this. The matter is already in court, and we should allow due process to take its course. What we are witnessing today is unacceptable and must stop.
“We are not opposing the leadership’s decision, but they should address us directly instead of allowing speculation and rumours to dictate the narrative,” he added.
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