A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has expressed support for impeaching the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.
Naija News earlier reported that on Monday, lawmakers removed Obasa from his position due to alleged multiple statutory and financial infractions.
Hon. Mojisola Meranda Ojora was immediately sworn in as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The lawmaker representing Apapa Constituency I in the Lagos House of Assembly, Moji Ojora, was the Deputy Speaker of the House.
Reacting to the development, Igbokwe took to his Facebook page to applaud the Assembly’s decision, describing it as long overdue.
“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,” Igbokwe wrote.
Allegations Of Discord With Governor
Igbokwe further alleged that Obasa’s strained relationship with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu contributed to his downfall.
“He 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 commented under his post.