Associates of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, are keeping mum about his impeachment today, Monday, January 13.
Obasa was impeached by lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly citing several financial and statutory violations.
Peoples Gazette report that Obasa was impeached for alleged multiple statutory and financial infractions.
Obasa who was reportedly in Atlanta, USA when he was impeached and subsequently replaced by his deputy Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1.
Peoples Gazette added that Obasa’s removal came days after it was reported that he oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back up vehicles for lawmakers, as well as other controversial activities.
Obasa, 52, was first elected Speaker on June 8, 2015, resuming office alongside former governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Peoples Gazette report that repeated charges of fraud and political thuggery have marked his speakership, stating that in 2020, there were a series of investigations detailing how Obasa allegedly diverted Lagos funds to his personal firms and bank accounts.
Sahara Reporters at the time also uncovered Obasa’s assets across Lagos, the report noted.
The report also stated that he was invited for questioning by the EFCC after the anti-graft office became overwhelmed by media reports of his mismanagement. He denied all allegations, and no charges were filed after he met with detectives.
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