BREAKING: Obasa Announces His Return As LAHA Speaker

By Akinwale Kasali

The longest serving Speaker of a House of Assembly in Nigeria who, unarguably, is the most powerful too, Mudashiru Obasa, has defied every expectation and returned to the House as Speaker after his impeachment.

Obasa was overwhelmingly impeached, in his absence, by his colleagues on January 13, 2025, and replaced by his Deputy, Mojisola Meranda.

But on Thursday, February 27, Obasa stormed the House of Assembly made straight to the Speaker’s office, sat down on the Speaker’s seat, and announced his resumption in office as Speaker.

It was not that Obasa was restored by the Courts or was there any official statement by the House of Assembly that Meranda was out, and Obasa back. Meranda has not officially quit the office. In fact, she adjourned plenary indefinitely since two weeks ago.

But Obasa, accompanied by scores of Security details, Police and  DSS operatives,  simply zoomed in, and announced: “I’ve resumed and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly.”

An inkling that Obasa may have won the battle for the seat was given early Thursday morning when the full complement of his Security Details was restored while that of Meranda was withdrawn. She was not notified that her details would be withdrawn. It was an Aide of hers who raised the alarm and said that Meranda has been left vulnerable.

This marks Obasa’s first appearance at the Assembly since his impeachment

by his colleagues on January 13, following allegations of  gross misconduct, abuse of office and financial misappropriation leveled against him.

He was replaced by his Deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.