By Akinwale Kasali
Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is continuing his legal battle at the Ikeja High Court. He is contesting the allegations that led to his Impeachment by 35 Lawmakers on January 13, 2025.
At the hearing Friday before Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, the Court adjourned proceedings to Monday, March 10, 2025, to consider all applications, including Obasa’s originating summons.
Following Obasa’s reinstatement, many had thought he would have withdrawn the case against the 35 Lawmakers, but his Counsel, Afolabi Fasanu, SAN, argued that despite his reinstatement, the case remains relevant, as he seeks to challenge allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct.
He also contends that he was removed without a fair hearing.
The Counsel representing the 34 Lawmakers listed as defendants, Romeo Michael, stated that their counter-claim remains valid even if Obasa withdraws his suit.
The lawmakers seek a court declaration affirming that his removal was constitutional under Section 92 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, rather than being dictated solely by Lagos Assembly rules.
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