Obasa’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Court Fixes March 7 for Hearing
Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has fixed March 7, for the hearing of all pending applications in the suit filed by former Speaker of the State House Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.
Obasa had dragged the state government and the assembly to court over what he termed as unlawful removal.
Obasa, who was reportedly removed by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, while he was out of the country, filed a lawsuit through his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), contesting the decision.
The lawsuit, filed on February 14, 2025, also names the current Speaker, Lasbat Mojisola Meranda, as the defendant.
At today’s proceeding, members of the assembly loyal to the current speaker, Meranda, have filed an application seeking to be joined as defendants in the suit.
Legal representatives for Speaker Mojisola Meranda include lead counsel Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) alongside Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN), Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN), Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN), Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN), Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN), Mr. Olumide Oyewole, and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
Meanwhile, the House has condemned an alleged “unsanctioned plenary session” held on Thursday by Obasa and three members, calling it unconstitutional. The House reaffirmed its support for Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda and dismissed any speculation about her resignation.
The Assembly reiterated its commitment to upholding legislative integrity and working in the best interest of Lagosians.
