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Just in: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle

Just in: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a case instituted by their colleague and speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa is challenging his removal from office by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. …

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Why I challenged my suspension in court – Ex-Clerk

Lagos Assembly Crisis: Why I challenged my suspension in court – Ex-Clerk

The suspended Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Olalekan Onafeko, has resumed duty following a court order reinstating him. Onafeko was suspended on January 13, the same day 36 out of 40 lawmakers removed Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker during plenary. Challenging his indefinite suspension, Onafeko approached the National Industrial Court (NIC), which ordered …