Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has denied any involvement in the impeachment of the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.
Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu refuted claims suggesting his role in Obasa’s removal, labelling it a purely legislative matter.
“There is absolutely no truth to the rumour that the governor influenced the impeachment. It was strictly a decision made by the lawmakers,” Akosile told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday.
He added, “Governor Sanwo-Olu is focused on addressing the needs of over 20 million Lagosians. What transpired in the Assembly was entirely within the prerogative of the legislators. Like everyone else, the governor witnessed the proceedings through the media.”
Obasa, who represented Agege 1 Constituency and served as Speaker since 2015, was removed during an emergency plenary session on Monday. Thirty-two out of the 40 members voted him out, citing alleged gross misconduct.
Deputy Speaker Mrs. Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa 1) was immediately sworn in as the new Speaker, with Mr. Fatai Adebola (APC-Ibeju Lekki 1) elected as Deputy Speaker.
The Assembly also suspended its Clerk, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, indefinitely and dissolved all principal positions and standing committees.
