Why I ‘stormed’ Lagos Assembly today - Obasa

Why I ‘stormed’ Lagos Assembly today – Obasa

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has opened up on the drama that transpired at the assembly complex today.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports drama ensued when Mr Obasa stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday surrounded by security personnel.

Obasa arrived at the Lagos Assembly complex at about 12:05 pm accompanied by some lawmakers loyal to him.

He went straight into the Speaker’s office while other lawmakers, loyal to Mojisola Meranda, watched as the drama unfolded.

Addressing assembly correspondents at the complex, Obasa argued that he was never removed, adding that he had returned to  the assembly to take charge.

“I have resumed and I still remain the speaker of the Assembly. I was never removed.

“Impeachment or removal is democratic and constitutional, but in doing that, you must follow the due process.

“I am not against my removal. I am a democrat, but if the process had been fair, then I would not have gone against it,” Obasa said.

When asked why he was returning to the assembly when he had filed a suit challenging his removal in court, Obasa said there was no such suit in court.

Obasa said he was  back at the assembly not to take revenge or victimise any lawmaker.

He described Lagos  lawmakers as great colleagues, committed to the progress of the state.

TNG reports the  visit was Obasa’s  first appearance at the complex after he was removed by his colleagues  in January over  alleged misconduct and financial impropriety.

The ousted Speaker returned on a day the security details of Meranda, who was elected by the lawmakers immediately after Obasa’s removal, were withdrawn.

Victor Ganzalo, Meranda’s media aide, who confirmed the withdrawal of his  principal’s security aides in a statement, also said all personnel providing security at the assembly complex had been withdrawn.

Obasa told assembly correspondents that his security details had been restored and that he was back to his position as Speaker.