+18 [Don’t Watch If You Are Not Old Enough Please] See The Viral Moment And V!deo Where Abuja Based Gospel Singer Timileyin Ajayi K!lled His Girlfriend And Was C@ught With Her H£@d.The Lagos State House of Assembly has removed its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment decision was taken on Monday during a plenary session at the Assembly complex. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
Obasa, who represented Agege Constituency 1, was immediately replaced by Hon. Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, marking her as the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Obasa’s impeachment adds to the long history of State House of Assembly Speakers being removed from office since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. Below is a summary of notable impeachments across various states:
State House of Assembly Speakers Impeached Across Nigeria
Anambra State
- Rita Maduagwu: Impeached in November 2018 by 22 out of 30 members for alleged incompetence and misconduct.
Borno State
- Goni Ali Modu: Removed in February 2012 for allegedly being too submissive to the state government.
Plateau State
- Abok Ayuba: Ousted in October 2021 by 16 out of 24 members following a prolonged rivalry with the then-governor, Simon Lalong.
Niger State
- Adamu Usman: Impeached in May 2015 by 18 out of 27 members, replaced by Isa Kawu.
Edo State
- Victor Edoro: Removed in 2016 by 16 members over allegations of financial recklessness and high-handedness.
- Frank Okiye: Impeached in October 2020, succeeded by Marcus Onobun.
Delta State
- Monday Igbuya: Removed in May 2017 following a vote of no confidence by 22 lawmakers; succeeded by Sheriff Oborevwori.
Ekiti State
- Kola Oluwawole: Impeached in October 2018 along with his deputy by 14 members.
- Gboyega Aribisogan: Removed in 2022 by 17 out of 25 members.
Imo State
- Paul Emeziem: Impeached in 2021 by 19 out of 27 members; Kennedy Ibeh took over.
Katsina State
- Aliyu Sabiu Muduru: Ousted in 2017 by 23 out of 34 members after a vote of no confidence.
Gombe State
- Abubakar Ibrahim: Impeached in November 2020; Abubakar Luggerewo became the new Speaker.
Benue State
- Terkimbi Ikyange: Removed in 2018 and replaced by Titus Uba.
Ebonyi State
- Chukwuma Nwazunku: Impeached in July 2014 over allegations of incompetence and fund mismanagement.
Ondo State
- Bamidele Oloyelogun: Impeached in November 2018 alongside his deputy for gross misconduct.
Jigawa State
- Idris Garba: Removed in January 2017 over allegations of abuse of power but re-elected in May 2019 after his successor’s removal.
Taraba State
- Istifanus Gbana: Impeached in 2013 by 17 out of 24 members.
- Josiah Sabo Kente: Pressured to resign in 2014.
Kano State
- Yusuf Falgore: Impeached in December 2011; Gambo Sallau replaced him.
- Abdullahi Atta: Removed in July 2018 over incompetence and corruption allegations.
Kebbi State
- Hassan Shalla: Impeached in 2015 by 12 out of 24 members for trust breaches and embezzlement.
- Isma’il Kamb: Removed in 2021 alongside his deputy after endorsement by 20 out of 24 members.
Bayelsa State
- Emmanuel Tonye Isenah: Impeached in September 2019 amidst violence in the Assembly.
Abia State
- Chinedum Orji: Removed in May 2023 after 18 of 24 members signed his impeachment.
Ogun State
- Olakunle Oluomo: Impeached in January 2024 by 18 out of 26 members during a plenary led by the Deputy Speaker, Bolanle Ajayi.
Analysis
The removal of Mudashiru Obasa underscores the fragility of political leadership in Nigeria’s legislative arm, often shaped by allegations of corruption, internal party conflicts, and power struggles. The rise of Hon. Mojisola Meranda as Speaker adds a historic note, as she becomes the first woman to lead the Lagos Assembly.…View Full Story… For a Better Details
Observers see this trend of impeachments as indicative of the evolving nature of Nigerian politics, where accountability and party loyalty often clash. Obasa’s impeachment marks a significant turning point in Lagos’ political scene, with ripple effects likely to influence the state’s legislative and executive interactions.+18 [Don’t Watch If You Are Not Old Enough Please] See The Viral Moment And V!deo Where Abuja Based Gospel Singer Timileyin Ajayi K!lled His Girlfriend And Was C@ught With Her H£@d.