The impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been dismissed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to Eyes of Lagos,
On Monday, January 13, 2025, Obasa was fired after being accused of financial mismanagement, corruption, misconduct, and abuse of office. His impeachment was approved by 32 Assembly members. Governor Sanwo-Olu responded by emphasizing that the Assembly alone has the authority to decide whether to impeach someone and that the state government had no say in the matter through Gboyega Akosile, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
“This is a legislative issue, and the Assembly took the appropriate action. In an interview, Akosile stated, “The governor is not involved.”
Additionally, he emphasized the significance of the separation of powers, which guarantees the independence of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
After being accused of corruption and financial mismanagement, which allegedly strained relations with other members, Obasa—who had served as Speaker since 2015—was ousted.
Mojisola Meranda, the previous Deputy Speaker, was elected as the new Speaker following Obasa’s dismissal, making her the first female Speaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly’s history.
Sanwo-Olu has not made any direct remarks regarding Obasa’s tenure, but according to sources, the governor is eager to collaborate more closely with the Assembly’s new leadership.