By Augustine Akhilomen
The members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have disclosed that the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the speaker was a collective decision meant to save the image of the state and the House.
Recall that Obasa was impeached on Monday over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.
Obasa’s removal came after years of allegations, including accusations of fraud, political thuggery, and corruption.
Again, the move to remove the former Speaker has been on for months following his battle of supremacy with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Addressing journalists shortly after Obasa’s impeachment, Honourable Abiodun Tobun from Epe said that the action became necessary to save their image and that of the state as well.
“It’s just a change of baton. It is only death that is constant because change is inevitable. The members of the parliament today have decided to change the leadership of the house. And you know that the constitution made it clear that the House has the power to regulate its proceedings.
“So the members of the house felt they had had enough of the rectorate leadership of Mudashiru Obasa. And today, we have unanimously agreed that Hon. Lasbat Mojisola Meranda will become the new speaker of the house. So it was a resolution concurred to by all members of the parliament, and so be it.
“Hon. Fatai Mojeed will be the deputy speaker of the House of Assembly. And as we speak, all the principal positions have been dissolved, and all the standing committees have been dissolved.
“The house, as you can see, has resolved to work together and ensure that we move the parliament to the next level. We can not open our eyes and allow this parliament to dwindle. We hold the constituents a duty, and we owe Lagos State a duty to ensure that the sanctity of the house and the integrity of this house are restored.
“And that is why we have all unanimously agreed to carry out this action. To save our image and save the state.”