
The Lagos State Assembly has warned its impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa against actions capable of destabilizing the legislative branch and heating up politics.
This comes after Obasa, while addressing his supporters on Saturday after arriving from the United States, said that due process was not followed in his removal from the post of Speaker.
However, in a statement e-signed by Ogundipe Olukayode on behalf of the Assembly on Saturday, the MPs reiterated their solidarity with the newly elected Speaker, Mojisola Meranda and their firm stance on the impeachment decision taken on January 13.
“It is necessary to make it clear that more than two-thirds of the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly are firmly united behind the new Speaker, Rt. Honorable. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.
“We stand by the decision to impeach RT. Honorable. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and we will defend our position before the latter,” the statement said.
The lawmakers stressed their commitment to good governance and maintaining cordial relations with other arms of government, stressing that the Assembly's decision to remove Obasa as Speaker was within his constitutional rights.
“All the members were elected from their various constituencies across the state, and we all have inalienable powers under the required statutory orders to remove our principal officers, including the Speaker,” Olukayode said.
The statement described Obasa's recent stance as “undesirable and unparliamentary” and urged him to adopt peace in the interest of the state.
“I appeal to the former president to follow the line of peace and harmony being followed by others, as the current obstinate attitude will heat up politics and will not be a good sign.
“Any attempt to heat up politics will be opposed by the majority of distinguished members who have unanimously elected RT. Honorable. Meranda,” Olukayode warned.
The lawmakers resolved to protect the integrity of the Assembly and maintain peace throughout Lagos State. The statement concluded, “We want peace in Lagos, and peace we will achieve.”
Obasa was removed following allegations of misconduct and mismanagement.
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