Democracy has come to stay, play your own part – Obasa admonishes Nigerians
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said that democracy is now a strong part of Nigeria’s system of government. He made this known while celebrating this year’s Democracy Day. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dave Agboola, was shared with the media on Thursday. In the statement, […]
I won’t go against my leader — LGA chairmanship aspirant steps down for Lagos speaker Obasa’s son
Oluwagbenga Abiola, the vice-chairman of Agege Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, has stepped down from the upcoming council chairmanship race to support Abdulganiyu Obasa, the son of Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Abiola had been a strong contender for the chairmanship ahead of the July 12 elections. […]
BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Obasa, Meranda, other Lagos lawmakers in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the State House in Abuja. Among those in attendance are Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and other lawmakers from Lagos. Reports indicate that most of the lawmakers arrived in two white buses, while Speaker […]
Obasa re-elected as Lagos Speaker after Meranda’s resignation
Mudashiru Obasa, who represents Agege Constituency I, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. His return comes after Mojisola Meranda stepped down from the position. Meranda had been Speaker for just seven weeks after Obasa was removed by lawmakers through impeachment. However, Obasa dismissed his impeachment as improper, saying […]
I’m back to office as Lagos Assembly Speaker- Obasa declares
Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has announced his return to office. On February 27, he stated that he is back as Speaker after being impeached on January 13. “I’ve resumed and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said after storming the Assembly complex on Thursday morning […]
Impeached Speaker Obasa storms Lagos Assembly with police escorts, takes over Meranda’s Office
There was drama at the Lagos State House of Assembly today, February 27, as impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa arrived at the complex with a team of heavily armed police officers. This happened shortly after the security details of his successor, Meranda Mojisola, were withdrawn. Obasa, who was removed from office last month, walked straight into […]
Police restore Obasa’s security details after withdrawing current speaker Meranda’s security
Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, who was removed as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, is likely to return to his position. Reports say that his security details have been restored, while those of his replacement, Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have been withdrawn. Meranda, who was Obasa’s deputy, became Speaker […]
Ousted Speaker Obasa sues Lagos Assembly
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against the Assembly and the newly appointed Speaker, Mojisola Meranda. Obasa filed a lawsuit at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, challenging the legality of his impeachment. Obasa argues that his removal from office on January 13, 2025, was […]
DSS releases arrested Lagos lawmakers
In a recent development in Lagos, two lawmakers were detained by the State Security Service (DSS) over their involvement in the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu, who represent Lagos Island 2 and other areas, were questioned by the DSS on January 30. The questioning was linked to allegations that […]
Lagos Assembly: Return to your basic duties or resign – Fouad Oki tells Obasa
Fouad Oki, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has called on Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, to either return to his basic duties as a legislator or resign. Obasa’s impeachment was reported last week, but the former Speaker insists he remains in office, […]