By Akinwale Kasali
Lawmakers, also, condemned the invasion of the Assembly complex by impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja is filled to capacity, as 36 Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly in support of their elected Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, stormed the Court, to solidarize with her.
The Lawmakers who are in support of Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, have continued to lamemt his high handedness, gross misconduct and abuse of office when he was Speaker.
Obasa had sued Meranda alongside the Lawmakers for impeaching him. He went to Court to ask for his immediate reinstatement as Speaker.
In the application dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the plaintiff claimed that he was removed from his position on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers while he was out of the country.
Lawyers to Speaker Meranda and the House include lead counsel, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN).
Others counsels for the lawmakers are: Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN); Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN); Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN); Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN); Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN); Mr. Olumide Oyewole and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
Meanwhile, the House has condemned what it described as an invasion, on Thursday, by Obasa.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly wishes to bring to the attention of Lagosians, Nigerians, and the global community an incident that occurred on Thursday, involving an unsanctioned attempt to convene a plenary session by the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, alongside three members.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the rules governing plenary sessions of the House are clear. A valid sitting requires a formal notice to all members, the presence of a quorum, an approved agenda, and the mace—an essential symbol of legislative authority.
“None of these procedural requirements was met during the purported session, with only 5 out of 40 members present, rendering it unconstitutional and without legislative effect,” the House said in a statement on Friday by its spokesman, Hon. Steve Ogundipe.
The statement added that the House remains steadfast in upholding the integrity of the Legislature and is committed to maintaining the highest parliamentary standards.
“As an institution dedicated to the progress and development of Lagos State, we shall continue to act within the confines of the law to protect and preserve democratic governance.
“Furthermore, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who continues to demonstrate dedication to the service of Lagosians. Any speculation suggesting her resignation is entirely unfounded. She remains firmly in office and enjoys the confidence and support of 36 colleagues,” the statement said.
The House said it aligns with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in working towards a constructive resolution of misunderstandings adding that the House will continue to work in the interest of Lagosians
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