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The legal team of ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that there is no plan to withdraw the suit filed to challenge his removal as Speaker.
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Obasa’s lead counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), said he was prepared for the court hearing fixed for February 28.
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Fashanu also explained that Obasa does not plan to return to the Assembly until after he has obtained a judgment from the court.
The legal team of ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that there is no plan to withdraw the suit filed to challenge his removal as Speaker.
Obasa’s lead counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), said he was prepared for the court hearing fixed for February 28, despite moves to resolve the Assembly crisis politically.
According to Fashanu, “Our client has not communicated anything to us in the nature of withdrawal. So, we are still preparing for the case until otherwise.”
He also explained that Obasa does not plan to return to the Assembly until after he has obtained a judgment from the court, as returning before the matter is decided would be illegal. Fashanu stated, “I don’t believe he would like to take any step that is illegal.”
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The crisis in the Lagos Assembly began when Obasa was removed as Speaker by the majority of lawmakers on January 13, 2025.
Obasa, who was away in the United States at the time, rejected his removal, citing illegalities in the approach of the lawmakers.
He subsequently dragged the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, and the assembly to the state High Court in Ikeja, seeking redress.
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