Lagos GAC Member Calls Lawmakers’ Actions to Impeach Obasa ‘Illegal’
Chief Muraino Akanbi Taiwo, a prominent member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), has condemned the recent actions of lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly, who reconvened during their recess to impeach Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Taiwo described the move as illegal and an affront to the leadership of the party.
On January 13, 2025, while the House was on recess, the lawmakers went ahead with the impeachment of Obasa, who was out of the country in the United States. They swiftly installed Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker of the House. In response, Obasa addressed his supporters, declaring that he remained the legitimate Speaker and that the impeachment was unlawful, as it did not follow the proper legal procedures.
Taiwo, in a statement released on Monday and personally signed, criticized the actions of the lawmakers, calling their decision a “total disregard and clear disrespect for the leadership of the party.” He acknowledged the division within the GAC regarding Obasa’s removal but expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the de facto leader of the party, would ultimately provide a resolution to the crisis.
“The act of the lawmakers to reconvene during the recess is illegal. It shows total disregard and clear disrespect for the leadership of the party,” Taiwo said. He further emphasized the GAC’s internal split but reiterated the importance of deferring to President Tinubu’s final decision in resolving the ongoing conflict.
The recent developments in the Lagos State Assembly have sparked significant debate among political stakeholders, raising questions about adherence to due process, party unity, and the overall stability of the state’s leadership. As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes are now on President Tinubu to navigate the resolution of this politically charged issue.
