Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is scheduled to return to Lagos from the United States on Saturday. His supporters are organizing a sumptuous welcome celebration for him.
According to a source close to the Lagos House of Assembly, Obasa left for the United States quickly after being impeached earlier this month for egregious misbehavior and abuse of power.
Obasa’s return to Nigeria could not be without controversy because the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is allegedly investigating him for allegedly embezzling ₦43.5 billion in public monies.
The source claims that when Obasa returns, his fans would throw a lavish welcome party at his home in Joel Ogunnaike in GRA, Ikeja, starting at 9:00 am.
“Deposed Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly will return to Lagos tomorrow and move to his house at Joel Ogunnaike, GRA Ikeja at 9.00 am prompt where a welcome party awaits him,” the source said.
Over two-thirds of the 40-member legislative body impeached Obasa for alleged misbehavior and other offenses.
Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, Obasa’s deputy, was elected as the new Speaker right away, making history as the first woman to lead the South-West state’s legislature.
Obasa, a native of Agege Constituency I, was elected to the House for the first time in 2007. Since then, he has been in the chamber. Prior to his dismissal in January 2025, he was elected speaker in June 2015.
Obasa was impeached on Monday, January 13, 2025, for egregious misconduct and official abuse.
The misdeeds of Obasa
Following a motion filed by Femi Saheed under the Matter of Urgent Public Importance, Obasa was impeached.
Saheed, in accordance with section 92(2)(C) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, accused Obasa of gross misconduct and poor leadership, which included perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings; highhandedness and lack of regard of members; gross abuse of office and privileges; intimidation and oppression of members by inciting them against one another amongst others.
When doing his duties, he added, Obasa also employs an authoritarian and undemocratic leadership style.
A motion for impeachment was thus made by him.
The motion was adopted, and the 32 members then impeached the member by voice vote.
Meranda was then elected as the new speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, and Fatai Mojeed was elected as the assembly’s deputy speaker.