JUST IN: Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Impeached
The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, following a decisive vote by 32 members of the Assembly.
The impeachment stems from allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement, and gross misconduct. Among the accusations leveled against the former Speaker is the purported expenditure of N17 billion on a gate for the Assembly complex, which many have criticized as exorbitant and fraudulent. Additionally, Obasa is alleged to have mishandled constituency funds and projects, further fueling calls for his removal.
This development marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Lagos State, with ramifications likely to influence the upcoming 2025 local government elections.
Further details will follow as the story unfolds.