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Why Obasa should let the Lagos Assembly breathe

Why Obasa should let the Lagos Assembly breathe

It is time for Mudashiru Obasa to move on and allow the Lagos State House of Assembly to breathe. His removal as Speaker on Monday, January 13, 2025, was a result of allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation leveled against him by his own colleagues. His exit was not a minor decision—37 out of 40 lawmakers signed …

Lagos Assembly Speakership: No confirmation of meeting with Tinubu — Presidency source

Lagos Assembly Speakership: No confirmation of meeting with Tinubu — Presidency source

A presidency source has stated uncertainty about reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with some members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The unconfirmed report alleged that the meeting was held to discuss the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. It was said to have been attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide …

Lagos Assembly: DSS detains 2 lawmakers over Obasa’s impeachment

Lagos Assembly: DSS detains 2 lawmakers over Obasa’s impeachment

OPERATIVES of the Department of State Services, DSS, yesterday, arrested and detained two members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Messrs Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu at their office in Magodo, Lagos. A member of the Assembly, who spoke with Vanguard in confidence, disclosed that the two lawmakers are facing interrogation in connection with …

No going back on Obasa’s removal, Lagos lawmakers insist

No going back on Obasa’s removal, Lagos lawmakers insist

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed that there was no going back on the removal of embattled former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, insisting the process was conducted lawfully, in line with constitutional provisions. Recall that Obasa 32 of the 39 lawmakers had reconvened during recess on Monday, January 13, 2025, to summarily …