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Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of abuse of office and gross misconduct.
The lawmakers subsequently elected Mojisola Meranda, representative of Apapa I, as the new speaker.
Also, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly removed the Clerk, Olalekan Onafeko
Onafeko was said to have been singlehandedly brought to the assembly by Obasa. Both were behind the ban on journalists covering the activities of the assembly.
Meanwhile, armed personnel of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS; Lagos Task Force, and the Police have taken over the premises and environs. They turned back motorists and persons from gaining access.
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Obasa, was in a gestapo manner, impeached by members. His erstwhile deputy, Mojisola Meranda-Lasbat, was made substantive Speaker.
Some miscreants, who were trying to invade the complex, were intercepted and arrested by the security personnel and clamped into waiting Black Maria.
Charms and amulets were also recovered from the miscreants believed to be supporters of Obasa from Agege.
Taking her oath of office, Meranda said: “I affirm that I will be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly;
“That I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully, and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
In other news, on Monday, the Lagos State House of Assembly officially approved the 2025 budget, which totals N3,366,815,224,144. This approval paves the way for the state to pursue its ambitious plans, with the funds earmarked for various development projects, including infrastructure upgrades and essential social services, all aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.
Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, the chairman of the joint committee on appropriation and finance, presented a comprehensive report on the 2025 budget, which paved the way for its approval. The session, presided over by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, saw the lawmakers quickly moving to a voice vote, signaling their unanimous support for the financial plan that will guide the state’s spending in the year ahead.
In the approved budget, N1,295,630,197,452 is designated for recurrent expenditure, ensuring that essential state functions, services, and salaries are covered. The larger portion, N2,071,185,026,692, is allocated to capital expenditure, signaling a strong commitment to the state’s long-term development goals. These figures will guide Lagos through the year, driving growth and urban development until the close of 2025.
