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Lagos Assembly Impeaches Speaker Obasa

By Glam & Essence

 

Lagos State House of Assembly members impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday,13th of January 2025,over allegations of multiple statutory and financial misconduct.
As a result of his impeachment, his deputy, Mrs Lasbat Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1,was sworn in as the new Speaker.
Obasa’s impeachment came as a result of a report by The Gazette, which reported on how Obasa allegedly oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for backup vehicles for lawmakers, among other contentious expenditures.
Obasa was first elected Speaker on June 8, 2015, under the administration of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Obasa’s tenure has been marked by repeated allegations of fra¥d and misuse of political power. In 2020, Peoples Gazette published investigations exposing how Obasa allegedly funds his personal businesses and accounts with Lagos State money.
Soon after, Sahara Reporters revealed several properties allegedly linked to him across Lagos.
Obasa was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning following the many media coverage of his alleged corr¥ption.
Obasa denied the allegations leveled against him that was being investigated.
He was however not formally charged for any of the allegations made against him.

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