BREAKING! House of Assembly impeaches Speaker
The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, following a series of allegations involving statutory and financial mismanagement. The lawmakers voted to remove Obasa after concerns were raised about his conduct and his handling of various financial matters during his tenure as Speaker. The allegations of misconduct, which range from financial mismanagement to violations of statutory rules, prompted the assembly to take decisive action against the embattled Speaker.
The decision to impeach Obasa came after weeks of mounting tension and scrutiny surrounding his leadership. The lawmakers, having expressed their dissatisfaction with Obasa’ s actions, opted for a change in leadership. As part of the impeachment process, Obasa was immediately replaced by his Deputy, Lasbat Meranda, who now assumes the role of Speaker. Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, brings a wealth of legislative experience to the position, having previously served as the Chief Whip of the House.
Reports from Peoples Gazette indicate that the removal of Obasa was driven by serious allegations regarding financial and statutory infractions during his leadership. The accusations included claims of improper use of public funds and other actions that were deemed contrary to the rules governing the conduct of lawmakers. These allegations sparked widespread debate and criticism within the House, ultimately leading to the decision to impeach Obasa.
Lasbat Meranda’ s appointment as Speaker marks a significant shift in the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly. As a former Chief Whip, she has been a key figure within the legislative body and is well- versed in managing legislative affairs. Meranda’ s transition to Speaker comes at a time of political instability and unrest, and her leadership is seen as an opportunity for a fresh direction in the assembly.
Her promotion to Speaker has been welcomed by many, who believe that her experience and leadership qualities will help stabilize the assembly and guide it through the challenges ahead.
Meranda’ s leadership is seen as a departure from the controversies surrounding Obasa’ s tenure, with hopes that she will bring greater transparency and accountability to the legislative process.
The impeachment of Obasa and the subsequent appointment of Lasbat Meranda as Speaker represent a turning point for the Lagos State House of Assembly. It reflects ongoing political dynamics within the state and a desire among lawmakers for a more effective and responsible leadership. With Meranda now at the helm, there are high expectations for a new phase in the governance of Lagos State.
