Lagos State House Of Assembly Impeaches Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Amid Financial Controversies

In a surprising turn of events, the Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, citing multiple statutory and financial infractions. The decision was made on Monday, with members of the House electing Deputy Speaker Hon. Lasbat Meranda as his successor. Hon. Fatai Mojeed has been appointed as the new Deputy Speaker.
Sources, who requested anonymity, revealed that the decision to remove Obasa stemmed from a series of controversies surrounding his financial dealings. A brief statement from the source confirmed, “Obasa is impeached, and the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has been elected as Speaker. Mojeed Fatai is the Deputy Speaker.”
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The impeachment followed recent reports detailing Obasa’s involvement in the controversial withdrawal of N43.5 billion intended for backup vehicles for lawmakers, among other questionable activities. Notably, it was reported that Obasa was in Atlanta at the time of his impeachment.
Mudashiru Obasa, who has served as Speaker since June 8, 2015, alongside former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, has faced repeated allegations of fraud and political thuggery throughout his tenure. In 2020, investigations by The Gazette revealed that he had allegedly misappropriated state funds for personal use, leading to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning. While Obasa denied all allegations, no charges were filed following his discussions with the agency.
With his removal, the Lagos State House begins a new chapter under the leadership of Hon. Meranda, who previously served as the Chief Whip and represents Apapa Constituency 1, signaling a significant shift in the legislative landscape of the state.