Thirty-five lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who support the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, have arrived at the Lagos State High Court for the hearing of the case he filed to challenge his ouster.
Obasa had approached the court to contest his removal by at least 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025.
In an application dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa claimed he was removed while he was out of the country, making the process unlawful.
The legal team representing Speaker Mojisola Meranda includes lead counsel, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), alongside other senior lawyers: 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.
At the time of filing this report, the lawmakers had taken their seats, awaiting the commencement of the hearing.
House Condemns Obasa’s Attempt to Reconvene Plenary
Meanwhile, the Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned what it described as an invasion by Obasa on Thursday.
In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesman, Hon. Steve Ogundipe, the House said:
“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 five out of 40 members present, rendering it unconstitutional and without legislative effect.”
The statement reaffirmed the House’s commitment to upholding legislative integrity and 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 House also aligned itself with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in seeking a constructive resolution of the matter, while assuring Lagosians that it remains committed to their best interests.
