Gross Misconduct Led to Obasa’s Impeachment – Lagos Lawmakers

The Lagos State House of Assembly has revealed the reasons behind the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

Recall that ASABAMETRO reported that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege, over alleged financial misappropriation.

Femi Saheed, who moved the motion for impeachment, cited several reasons for Obasa’s removal, including perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings, highhandedness, and lack of regard for members.

Other reasons mentioned by Saheed include gross abuse of office and privileges, intimidation and oppression of members by inciting them against one another and an authoritarian and undemocratic leadership style.

Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency 1 while speaking with newsmen on behalf of the lawmakers,  explained that the impeachment was a unanimous decision by the lawmakers. “The lawmakers agreed to take this step to safeguard our image and Lagos State. Change is inevitable, and we felt it was time for a new direction,” he said.

Tobun assured the public that the lawmakers are committed to the progress and stability of Lagos State under the new leadership, headed by Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.