Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a case filed by their colleague and Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
Obasa is challenging his removal from office by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.
The respondents in the suit are the lawmakers and Princess Mojisola Meranda, who was initially elected to replace Obasa after his removal. However, Meranda recently stepped down to facilitate the reinstatement of Obasa, stating that her action was in respect of the All Progressives Congress and its leadership.
When the case first came up in court on February 20, 2025, Mr. Afolabi Fashanu (SAN) appeared as counsel for Obasa, while Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), Mr. Muiz Banire (SAN), and a team of other lawyers represented the 34 lawmakers. Additionally, Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN) and Mr. Dada Awosika (SAN) announced their appearance for other members of the House who sought to be joined in the suit. Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) led a team of senior lawyers to represent Princess Mojisola Meranda.
In a brief ruling before adjourning the case to March 7 for the hearing of pending preliminary objections, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro ordered that all members of the Lagos State House of Assembly be joined as parties in the suit.
