Mudashiru Obasa, who had served as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015, was impeached on January 13, 2025, by 32 members of the Assembly.
The lawmakers cited allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and financial mismanagement as reasons for his removal. Specific accusations included the alleged expenditure of ₦17 billion on a gate for the Assembly complex, which critics deemed excessive and fraudulent. Additionally, there were concerns about the mismanagement of constituency funds and projects.
Following Obasa’s impeachment, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda was unanimously elected as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, becomes the first female Speaker in the history of the Lagos Assembly.
Obasa’s tenure had previously been marred by allegations of corruption and financial impropriety. In 2020, reports surfaced accusing him of misappropriating public funds, including approving substantial sums for questionable expenditures. He was also reportedly investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during that period.
The recent impeachment underscores the Assembly’s commitment to accountability and transparency, signaling a new direction under Speaker Meranda’s leadership.
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