Tag: Mudashiru Obasa
Lagos Speaker Obasa eyes governorship, says future lies with party
“Every politician has ambitions, but you get to a stage where you cannot determine what comes next. If you believe…
Obasa praises First Lady’s visit, backs girl-child leadership initiative
On the topic of the girl child, Speaker Obasa reaffirmed Lagos State’s proactive stance on child protection, citing existing laws…
Obasa lauds peaceful conduct of Lagos LG Elections
Obasa urged eligible voters who had not yet participated to come out and vote, stressing the civic duty of all…
Lagos Court deals major blow to Assembly, rules Obasa’s removal unlawful
The ruling came after Obasa, through his legal counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), filed a suit challenging the legality of…
Obasa: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle
Lagos State House of Assembly members have arrived at the State High Court in Ikeja for the hearing of a…
The intriguing power play behind Obasa’s resurrection
When his "sins" were recounted by his colleagues and keen watchers of the events at the Assembly, it was easy…
Obasa’s blunder: Calls Journalists ‘Fifth Columnists’ in embarrassing Gaffe
The House chamber had earlier witnessed high emotions as Mojisola Meranda, who had briefly served as Speaker, tearfully stepped down…
Game of thrones plays out in Lagos Assembly as Obasa reclaims speakership position
Mudashiru Obasa has been officially reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly.
Meranda: Obasa’s plenary with 4 lawmakers a show of shame
Meranda told journalists that plenary could only be held when they had numbers that formed a quorum, “so if Obasa…
Lagos Assembly Speakership battle: Court fixes date for Obasa’s suit
Obasa was impeached on Jan. 13, following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, and the deputy, Meranda, was…
Obasa: 35 Lagos lawmakers storm court
“Furthermore, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who continues to…
Meranda has resigned as Speaker -Obasa
Earlier on Thursday, Obasa had stormed the Lagos House of Assembly under heavy security and presided over a plenary which…
Lagos lawmakers revolt! ‘We reject Obasa in totality’
Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security, and Strategy, Steven Ogundipe, expressed shock…
I have resumed, I remain Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa declares
His return coincided with the reported withdrawal of security aides assigned to the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, following an order…
Breaking: Drama as Obasa storms Lagos Assembly with armed men in shocking comeback
Sources revealed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) ordered the withdrawal of all security operatives attached to Meranda, leaving…
Obasa denies stockpiling weapons in office
Obasa, a six-term lawmaker, made this known in a personally signed statement in Lagos on Thursday. He described the allegation…
Heavy security presence at Lagos Assembly as ex-Speaker Obasa plans comeback
Obasa who was removed Obasa by 36 of the lawmakers, on January 13, 2025, has always insisted that the action…
Obasa goes to court: Ex-Speaker fights for justice after dramatic removal
In an urgent suit filed on February 12, 2025, through his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa is calling for…
Fake News! No presidential order to reinstate Obasa
A senior legislative aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that reports suggesting the President’s intervention were part of…
Lagos lawmakers insist Obasa’s removal Legal, as DSS frees detained legislators
They further warned that any attempt to challenge the decision would amount to undermining the authority granted to the legislature…
Lagos Assembly turmoil: DSS detains two lawmakers over Obasa’s impeachment
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The political crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly took a dramatic turn on Thursday as…
GAC member slams Lagos lawmakers for reconvening during recess to impeach Obasa
Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly reconvened on 13 January, 2025 while the House was on recess to…
Meranda officially moves into Lagos Assembly Speaker’s Office (Photos)
Security was beefed up at the Lagos Assembly on Monday, perhaps to check the crisis that could ensue if Obasa …
Lagos CP responds to Obasa’s accusations
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Ishola Olawale, has responded to the accusations levelled against him by Mudashiru Obasa, the erstwhile…
War in GAC: Obanikoro hits Adefuye, says his support for Obasa is childish, inconsequential
Obasa (APC-Agege 1) was removed by lawmakers on January 13 over alleged misconduct and replaced by the then Deputy Speaker,…
Activist slams Obasa: Warns against provoking Lagos unrest
Ajewunmi addressed Obasa’s claim that the procedure for his removal was flawed, noting that it was not a constitutional requirement…
Lagos Assembly fires back: Obasa’s impeachment stands
Obasa, who had rejected the impeachment on Saturday, claimed due process was not followed in his removal, maintaining that he…
I am still the Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa
Obasa was impeached earlier in January by 32 of the Lagos lawmakers over allegations of gross misconduct, financial mismanagement and…
Obasa’s downfall deepens: Blocked from Tinubu, EFCC awaits his return
Adding to his troubles, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are said to be stationed at the…
The Rise and Fall of the seemingly impenetrable Mudashiru Obasa
In the Lagos Assembly, he acted with the authority of a kingmaker, often overshadowing the governor himself. He showed little…