• Court Fixes March 7 To Hearing Pending Applications In Obasa’s Suit
Lagos State House of Assembly lawmakers have condemned what it described as the invasion of the assembly by its former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

In a statement, on Friday, the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information Strategy and Security,  Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe, said: “The Lagos State House of Assembly wishes to bring to the attention of Lagosians, Nigerians, and the global community an incident that occurred on Thursday, involving an unsanctioned attempt to convene a plenary session by the former Speaker, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, alongside three members.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the rules governing plenary sessions of the House are clear. A valid sitting requires a formal notice to all members, the presence of a quorum, an approved agenda, and the mace—an essential symbol of legislative authority.

“None of these procedural requirements were met during the purported session, with only 5 out of 40 members present, rendering it unconstitutional and without legislative effect.

“The Lagos State House of Assembly remains steadfast in upholding the integrity of the legislature and is committed to maintaining the highest parliamentary standards.”

Ogundipe stated that as an institution dedicated to the progress and development of Lagos State, the lawmakers shall continue to act within the confines of the law to protect and preserve democratic governance.

“Furthermore, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the leadership of the Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who continues to demonstrate dedication to the service of Lagosians. Any speculation suggesting her resignation is entirely unfounded. She remains firmly in office and enjoys the confidence and support of 36 colleagues.

“The House acknowledges the importance of party unity and is aligned with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in working towards a constructive resolution of any internal misunderstandings.

“In the meantime, we remain focused on our legislative duties and committed to the welfare of the people of Lagos State. We urge all stakeholders to disregard misinformation and remain assured that the Lagos State House of Assembly will continue to function in the best interests of democracy and good governance.”

Meanwhile, Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has fixed March 7 to hear all pending applications in the suit filed by removed speaker of the State House Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.

Obasa had dragged the state government, the assembly to court over what he termed as unlawful removal.

The lawsuit, filed on February 14, 2025, also names the current Speaker, Lasbat Mojisola Meranda, as defendants.

At Friday’s proceeding, members of the assembly loyal to the current speaker, Meranda, filed application seeking to be joined as defendants in the suit.