The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has questioned the legitimacy of his removal, urging lawmakers to adhere to constitutional procedures.
Speaking for the first time since his impeachment, Mudashiru Obasa dismissed allegations of financial mismanagement as “impossible” and maintained that he would remain the Speaker until due process is followed.
“My status in the house? I believe strongly I am still the Speaker until the right thing has been done. If you want to remove me, remove me the proper way, and I will not contest it,” Obasa stated during a gathering with supporters at the Speaker’s Lodge in Ikeja.
Responding to queries about a potential legal challenge, he remarked, “You will know. It’s a matter of time.”
The former Speaker also criticized the allegations of corruption, citing claims of constructing a gate for N16 billion and purchasing 40 Hilux vehicles for N40 billion as baseless. “These accusations are not just false but practically impossible. I will debunk all the allegations,” he asserted.
Mudashiru Obasa highlighted his long-standing career, stating, “I have been a lawmaker for over two decades and am the longest-serving legislator in the House. I have not done anything wrong.”
He further alleged police interference during his impeachment, revealing that over 200 officers reportedly invaded his residence in Agege and blocked access to his family.
“I am not afraid of being removed. After all, it is not my father’s chieftaincy title. But the process must be proper,” he said, adding that previous removals of leaders in the Assembly were conducted without police involvement.
Mudashiru Obasa expressed gratitude to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and members of the Governance Advisory Council, emphasizing the importance of preserving the Assembly’s reputation.
“I believe in the image of our institution, and we must not destroy it. Lagos is a special place, and I will never partake in its destruction,” he concluded.
