Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on Monday, citing multiple statutory and financial infractions as the basis for his removal.
Following the impeachment, Obasa was replaced by his deputy, Lasbat Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1. Meranda, a former Chief Whip of the House, is now the new Speaker. In a subsequent reshuffle, Hon. Fatai Mojeed was elected as the new Deputy Speaker.
The move comes just days after a report detailing Obasa’s role in authorizing the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for the purchase of backup vehicles for lawmakers, among other controversial financial activities circulated.
