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Dr. Adetokunboh Pearse, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of the Board of Governors of the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI), has described the Lagos State House of Assembly as a “den of corruption” following the impeachment of its speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
Obasa was removed from office on Monday after lawmakers accused him of various financial and statutory infractions, including an alleged expenditure of ₦17 billion on fixing the Assembly gate.
He was replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, a former chief whip representing Apapa Constituency 1.Pr0ceed The Full Reading From The Site, F0r Better V!ew
Reacting to the development, Pearse dismissed the impeachment as politically motivated, claiming it had little to do with accountability or good governance.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly is a den of corruption. There is inefficiency there. All they are doing is playing politics. The decision to remove Obasa was not in the interest of Lagosians but purely for political reasons,” Pearse said in an interview with Daily Independent.
Pearse alleged that the real reason for Obasa’s removal was his ambition to run for governor in 2027, a move seen as a challenge to the presumed candidacy of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.Pr0ceed The Full Reading From The Site, F0r Better V!ew
“The reason they removed Obasa is not because of corruption or poor performance. It’s because he’s considering running for governor against Seyi Tinubu. Let them not pretend as if they are doing Lagosians a favour.
“His removal is not going to sanitize the Assembly. It’s just one corrupt speaker replacing another,” Pearse stated..Pr0ceed The Full Reading From The Site, F0r Better V!ew
