Lagos State House of Assembly members have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over multiple statutory and financial infractions.
Obasa was replaced by his deputy, Honourable Lasbat Meranda. Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, was also a former chief whip of the House.
The removal happened a few days after it was reported that Obasa oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back up vehicles for lawmakers, and other controversial activities.
Information has it that Obasa was in Atlanta when he was impeached.
Obasa, 52, was first became Speaker on June 8, 2015, resuming office alongside former governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Multiple charges of fraud and political thuggery have marred his speakership. In 2020, The Gazette released a series of investigations that detailed how Obasa diverted Lagos funds to his personal firms and bank accounts. At that time, Sahara Reporters also unveiled his assets across Lagos.
He was invited for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the anti-graft office got overwhelmed by media reports of his gross mismanagement. He denied every allegation, and no charges were filed after he had a meeting with detectives.
