Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly are considering writing a letter to President Bola Tinubu regarding the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker.
The decision follows a marathon meeting between members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and lawmakers on Monday at the Governor’s Lodge in Marina, Lagos.
Sources say the GAC believes Obasa’s removal on January 13, 2025, was illegal and disrespectful to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos.
A GAC member, Chief Muraina Taiwo, confirmed that lawmakers were advised to write to the President to communicate their grievances.
He added that the lawmakers had firmly decided to retain Mojisola Meranda, who was elected as Speaker after Obasa’s removal, despite the party’s leadership counsel.
Taiwo suggested that Obasa may return to the House and be allowed to voluntarily resign, rather than being forced to step down.
He stated, “The lawmakers should allow Obasa to return and consider resigning by himself. The decision to resign is his own, not one they should force upon him.”
It was reported that GAC had directed the lawmakers to send two apology letters to President Tinubu, acknowledging their failure to consult party leaders before removing Obasa.
The lawmakers are expected to express regret over the move and seek the reversal of Obasa’s removal.
GAC Chairman, Chief Tajudeen Olusi, when contacted, declined to confirm the details of the directive, emphasising that an official position would be released when appropriate.
As of Tuesday, February 4 night, the Lagos State House of Assembly had yet to respond to inquiries regarding the issue.
