The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, returned to the House in a shocking move on Thursday. Obasa, who was removed as Speaker by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, came in the company of security officials and made his way into the Speaker’s Office around 9 am. The PUNCH Read More
The Lagos State House of Assembly is embroiled in a leadership crisis following the return of the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on February 28, 2025. Obasa, who was removed by 36 lawmakers in January, returned with security support, sparking confusion and conflict. Despite mediation efforts by APC chieftains Akande and Osoba, the crisis persisted. Obasa's return led to the withdrawal of security from the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, and his own security was restored.
36 lawmakers rejected Obasa's return, chanting their opposition, while Obasa insists he remains the legitimate Speaker. He presided over a plenary session and denied autocratic behavior, asserting his actions are independent of external influence. Legal proceedings are underway as Obasa challenges his removal in court.
The crisis has divided the APC, with accusations of undemocratic practices and potential gubernatorial ambitions for Obasa. The situation highlights broader concerns about democratic governance in Nigeria, with critics like Atiku Abubakar likening the events to military dictatorship. The crisis involves legal, political, and security dimensions, with significant national implications for Nigerian democracy.
