- Obasa was first elected into the House in 2007. He has been in the chamber since then.
- He emerged as a speaker in June 2015 before his removal in January 2025.
Mudashiru Obasa, the removed speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has said that he has resumed office as the head of the legislative body.
Speaking to journalists at the assembly complex on Thursday afternoon, Obasa maintained that his impeachment did not adhere to due process and was therefore invalid.
He asserted that although impeachment is both constitutional and democratic, it must be executed strictly in line with established legal procedures.
“I’ve never been removed. Impeachment or removal is democratic and constitutional, but in doing that, you must follow due process. I am not against that. If I do that, then I am not democratic,” Obasa stated.
Earlier today, Obasa reached the Lagos Assembly complex, accompanied by a team of security personnel.
Supporters of the impeached speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly assembled outside the complex, calling for his reinstatement.
Obasa was ousted from his position on January 13 while he was overseas, leading to Mojisola Meranda being swiftly appointed as the new speaker.
When he returned on January 25, he was greeted by a massive crowd of devoted supporters.
Since then, he has contested the legality of his impeachment, insisting he remains the legitimate speaker of the house.
Speculation emerged that Meranda was experiencing heightened pressure to step down from her position as speaker.
The security aides assigned to Meranda were withdrawn, adding to the growing uncertainty surrounding the assembly’s leadership.
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