The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday declared the removal of the re-instated Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal, unconstitutional, null and void.
Obasa was removed on January 13 over allegations of abuse of office and gross misconduct, while Mojisola Meranda, was elected as a replacement.
The sixth time lawmaker representing Agege Constituency I, however, staged a dramatic comeback after an intense scheming and maneuvering in the state’s politics.
Despite being reinstated as Speaker after 49 days, Obasa continued with a suit he filed earlier to challenge the legality of his removal.
Delivering judgement on the suit on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja nullified Obasa’s removal which took place on January 13, 2025.
The judge also nullified the proceedings and resolutions of the House held on January 13, 2025, during which Obasa was ousted.
(Daily Trust)
