By Our Correspondent
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described his recent impeachment as politically motivated, dismissing the corruption allegations against him as baseless and unsubstantiated.
Addressing supporters at his Ikeja residence, Obasa criticized the manner of his removal, alleging that due process was not followed.
He accused the State Commissioner of Police of facilitating the process and claimed that security agents invaded his homes in Agege and Ikeja, detaining his family with over 200 officers involved.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13 by over two-thirds of the 40-member House for alleged misconduct, stated: “If I am no longer Speaker, it’s not the end of the world. If you accuse me of corruption, then prove it.”
He dismissed claims of misappropriation, including allegations of spending N16 billion on gate construction, sarcastically referring to it as “the wall of Jericho.”
The former Speaker emphasized his commitment to the integrity of the legislative institution, warning against discrediting the Assembly.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly is a symbol of excellence, and I will not partake in its destruction,” he said.
Obasa, first elected in 2007 and re-elected six times, acknowledged the support of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom he described as a brother.
His deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was sworn in as the new Speaker, becoming the first female to lead the Assembly in the South-West region.