Eric Patrick
Thirty-five lawmakers of the Lagos Assembly have gathered at the Lagos State High Court to attend a hearing regarding a case filed by the removed Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
It was gathered that the lawmakers gathered at the courthouse to support the ousting of Obasa from his position as Speaker.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos House of Assembly and shared in its X account on Friday.
Obasa on Thursday, presided over a plenary session of four lawmakers, which the House has condemned, describing it as an invasion.
The statement read, "Thirty-five lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly in favour of Mudashiru Obasa's removal as Speaker have arrived the Lagos State High Court for the hearing of a matter brought by the latter.
"Obasa had gone to court to challenge his removal by at least 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025.
"In the application dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the plaintiff claimed that he was removed from his position on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers while he was out of the country.
"Lawyers to Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the House include lead counsel, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN).
"Others counsels to the lawmakers are: Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN); Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN); Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN); Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN); Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN); Mr. Olumide Oyewole and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
"At the time of filing this report, the lawmakers had taken their seats in preparation for the hearing.
"Meanwhile, the House has condemned what it described as an invasion on Thursday."
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