Tribune Online Court dismisses suit seeking to change Lagos Assembly counsel Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos High Court has dismissed an application seeking a change of counsel representing the Lagos State House of Assembly in the suit filed by the reinstated speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Court dismisses suit seeking to change Lagos Assembly counsel Tribune Online
The Lagos High Court dismissed an application to replace Femi Falana (SAN) as the Lagos State House of Assembly's counsel in a suit filed by the reinstated speaker. The court ruled that Falana remains the authorized counsel, amidst arguments regarding the House's right to change legal representation and the alleged reinstatement of a suspended clerk. Other Senior Advocates supported Falana's continued representation, citing the majority of lawmakers' decision and questioning the interpretation of an Industrial Court ruling.
