Mudashiru Obasa, Lagos assembly speaker impeached by members while on holidays in US

Mudashiru Obasa, Lagos assembly speaker impeached by members while on holidays in US

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have removed Speaker Mudashiru Obasa from office, citing accusations of gross misconduct and abuse of off

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Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have removed Speaker Mudashiru Obasa from office, citing accusations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Obasa has now been  replaced by his deputy Lasbat Meranda. Mrs Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, also a former chief whip of the House.

This decision was influenced by allegations of corruption and financial impropriety leveled against Obasa.

It was gathered that the former Speaker was accused of mismanaging constituency funds and projects, alongside claims of spending a staggering N17 billion on a gate for the assembly complex, a move widely criticized as excessive and fraudulent.

The removal came days after Obasa oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back up vehicles for lawmakers, as well as other controversial activities.

Obasa was in Atlanta, United States when he was impeached.

The 52, was first elected Speaker on June 8, 2015, resuming office alongside former one-term governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

Repeated charges of fraud and political thuggery have marked his speakership.

In 2020, a series of investigations detailing how Obasa diverted Lagos funds to his personal firms and bank accounts were made public.