Reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is contesting the allegations that led to his removal by 35 lawmakers on January 13, 2025.
At the resumed hearing before Justice Yetunde Pinheiro at the Ikeja High Court, the case was adjourned to Monday, March 10, 2025, for the hearing of all applications, including Obasa’s originating summons.
His counsel, Afolabi Fasanu, SAN, argued that despite Obasa’s re-election, the lawsuit remains relevant.
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He maintained that the Speaker is challenging the allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct on the grounds that he was denied a fair hearing before his removal.
Meanwhile, Romeo Michael, counsel for the 34 lawmakers (third to thirty-sixth defendants), stated that even if Obasa withdraws his suit due to his reinstatement, their counterclaim remains valid.
The lawmakers are asking the court to declare that Obasa’s removal was constitutional under Section 92 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, rather than being governed solely by the rules of the Lagos Assembly.