Joe Igbokwe, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed strong support for the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it a long-overdue action.
On Monday, members of the Assembly voted to impeach the 52-year-old Obasa, citing allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office.
Following the impeachment, Mojisola Meranda, the representative for Apapa 1 State Constituency, was appointed as the new speaker of the House.
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In a post on his Facebook page, Igbokwe wrote: “The deed is done in LAHA!!! Hon. Mudashiru Obasa impeached as Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly for gross misconduct and abuse of office. Hon Mojisola Meranda Ojora is the new Speaker.”
In a more detailed comment under his post, the former Managing Director of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) shed light on the deeper tensions between the former speaker and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
According to him, Obasa’s refusal to collaborate with the governor had been a recurring issue that strained their working relationship.
“He (Obasa) was on Governor Sanwo-Olu’s neck for years. Every attempt to persuade him to work with the Governor fell on deaf ears. Many interventions by GAC (Governor’s Advisory Council) members did not help matters,” he wrote.
Obasa, who has been Speaker since 2015, has remained a dominant figure in Lagos politics, recognized for his considerable influence and authority within the Assembly.
Yet, his leadership has been marred by controversy.
Accusations of financial misconduct and abuse of power have plagued his tenure, ultimately leading to his impeachment on Monday.
Tensions between Obasa and Governor Sanwo-Olu have reportedly simmered for some time, with sources suggesting that the former speaker frequently clashed with the governor over policies and decisions.
Igbokwe’s remarks seem to support these assertions, alluding to a deep-rooted rift that even the intervention of senior APC leaders could not mend.
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