The political tension in the Lagos State House of Assembly escalated on Thursday as former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa made a dramatic return to the Assembly complex, insisting he remains the rightful leader of the legislative body.
Obasa, who was removed from office on January 13, 2025, arrived at the Assembly accompanied by a team of heavily armed security personnel.
His unexpected appearance came weeks after his former deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was elected as the new Speaker.
Speaking at the Lagos State High Court, where Obasa had filed a legal challenge against his removal, Meranda strongly criticized his actions, calling them inappropriate.
“I think to me that was just a show of shame because in our job we have numbers that form quorum,” she said, reacting to Obasa’s presence at the Assembly.
“So if you are sitting with three or four members, you are only doing theatre.”
Despite his removal, Obasa has continued to assert that due process was not followed in the decision to oust him.
“I have always said that I have never been removed from office. I am not against any removal,” Obasa stated.
“If you are going to do that, you must follow the rules of the House. It is constitutional to impeach and remove. You have to follow the dictates of the Constitution.”
