The Lagos State House of Assembly has firmly responded to former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s rejection of his impeachment, declaring that his removal remains valid and final.
In a statement signed by Hon. Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode on behalf of the Assembly, the lawmakers reiterated their unified support for the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, emphasising that the decision to impeach Obasa on January 13 was made with the backing of over two-thirds of the members.
There is no ambiguity. Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa was impeached, and nothing has changed,” the statement read.
“The House remains steadfast in its commitment to good governance and harmonious relations with other arms of government.”
Obasa, who had rejected the impeachment on Saturday, claimed due process was not followed in his removal, maintaining that he remained the Speaker.
However, the Assembly dismissed his stance as “uncalled for and unparliamentary.”
Highlighting the legitimacy of their actions, the lawmakers noted that all members, representing various constituencies across Lagos State, have the constitutional right to remove principal officers, including the Speaker.
“We appeal to the former Speaker to embrace peace and harmony as his current posture risks heating up the polity, which is not in the best interest of Lagos,” the statement added, warning that any attempts to disrupt the Assembly’s unity would be resisted.
With Rt. Hon. Meranda firmly at the helm, the Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to delivering peace and good governance to the people of Lagos.
Peace we want in Lagos, and peace we will achieve,” the statement concluded.
The political standoff continues, but the Assembly has left no doubt that, in their eyes, Obasa’s tenure as Speaker is officially over.