The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday has himself from the impeachment of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.
Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, in an interview with newsmen described Obasa’s impeachment as strict legislative affair devoid of politics or the state government’s influence or interference.
“It is purely a legislative matter and the Assembly handled it the best way they could. It has nothing to do with the governor,” Akosile simply said, citing separation of powers in the constitution, the Executive, Legislative, and the Judiciary.
Details surrounding the Speaker’s removal remain unclear as of press time. It was, however, learnt that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly sacked Obasa over multiple allegations including misconduct, abuse and financial misappropriation.
The Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, was also suspended indefinitely, while the Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai, was elected the new Deputy Speaker.
The House has not issued a statement on the development.
Multiple sources confirmed that the lawmakers removed Obasa during a sitting on Monday after 90 per cent of the House backed the motion.
The Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, was subsequently sworn in as the new and first female Speaker of the Assembly.
