By Unveiled! Former Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Sacked While In Atlanta, US
Earlier today, the former Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa was sacked from his position during a plenary session held at the Lagos State House of Assembly while he was in Atlanta, United States.
The unexpected power shift took place on Monday, 13th January 2025, amid mounting allegations of misconduct and abuse of office.
Obasa, who had held the position of Speaker from 2015, had been in the house since 2007, was removed following a motion moved by Honourable Femi Saheed, representing Kosofe constituency 2. The motion was seconded by Honourable Aro Moshood Abiodun, the representative for Ikorodu 2 constituency, after a series of misconducts were levied against him.
These included allegations of financial misappropriation, abuse of power, and failure to uphold the principles of the House.
Sources within the Lagos State House of Assembly confirmed that the motion was put to a vote, with the majority of lawmakers voting in favor of his removal.
The move has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Lagos, as Obasa was considered a powerful figure in the state’s legislative process. His absence from the country, reportedly attending to personal matters in Atlanta, did not prevent the Assembly from proceeding with the decision.
BlackBox Nigeria had previously reported on the growing tension within the House, with several lawmakers voicing concerns over Obasa’s leadership style and the alleged financial irregularities under his watch.
The decision to remove him has been hailed by some lawmakers as a necessary step towards restoring integrity and accountability to the Assembly.
In the wake of the sacking, questions have arisen over the timing of the motion and the possible political motivations behind the move.
However, sources close to the House have indicated that investigations into the allegations will continue, and further steps will be taken to ensure transparency and good governance.
