Mr Obasa was subsequently replaced by his deputy Lasbat
Meranda.
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday
impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, accusing him of multiple statutory and
financial infractions.
Mr Obasa was subsequently replaced by his deputy Lasbat
Meranda. Mrs Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, was also a former
chief whip of the House.
The removal came days after The Gazette reported that Mr Obasa oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back-up vehicles for lawmakers, as
well as other controversial activities.
Peoples Gazette understands that Mr Obasa was in Atlanta when he was impeached.
Mr Obasa, 52, was first elected Speaker on June 8, 2015,
resuming office alongside former one-term governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Repeated charges of fraud and political thuggery have marked
his speakership. In 2020, The Gazette published a series of investigations
detailing how Mr Obasa diverted Lagos funds to his personal firms and bank
accounts. Sahara Reporters at the time also uncovered Mr Obasa’s assets across
Lagos.
He was invited to be questioned by the EFCC after the
anti-graft office became overwhelmed by media reports of Mr Obasa’s
mismanagement. He denied all allegations, and no charges were filed after he
met with detectives.
Details shortly…
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