The Lagos High Court in Ikeja has ruled that all members of the Lagos State House of Assembly must be joined as parties in the legal battle initiated by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is challenging his removal from office.
Presiding over the case, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro also adjourned proceedings until March 7 to hear all pending applications related to the matter.
The decision comes as 35 lawmakers supporting the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, appeared in court for the hearing.
Obasa, who was removed by at least 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025, while he was reportedly out of the country, had filed the lawsuit on February 14, naming the Assembly and Meranda as defendants.
At today’s session, lawmakers backing Meranda submitted an application to be joined as defendants in the case.
Representing Meranda and her supporters is a team of senior legal practitioners led by Prof. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN).
Other counsels include Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN), Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN), Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN), Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN), Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olumide Oyewole, and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
