Obasa finally speaks out, says his removal was unconstitutional

"I am not afraid of being removed, after all it is not my father's chieftaincy title.“

This statement was obtained by The Record from the media team of the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The immediate past speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has said that his removal as Speaker not constitutional, saying that the due process was not followed

Recall that Obasa was removed by 35 out of the 40 members of the assembly on January 13, 2025 over allegations of misconduct and mismanagement of funds and replaced with his former Deputy, Rt. Hon Mojisola Lawal-Meranda.

Obasa spoke on Saturday amidst cheers from members of Mandate Movement and politicians from some local governments in the state at the official residence of the Lagos Speaker in GRA, Ikeja.

The former speaker emphasised that the allegations made against him by the lawmakers could not be substantiated, and that he is the most experienced lawmaker in the assembly having been elected six times since 2003.

"I thank you for your support and dedication. I will take …