The year appears to be starting on a tough note for Mudashiru Obasa, a prominent figure in Lagos State politics. Recently, he made headlines following his impeachment as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
His tenure, spanning three terms, has been a mix of notable legislative achievements and allegations of financial impropriety.
The financial impropriety ultimately culminating in his removal by lawmakers.
He was impeached on Monday, January 13.
Let’s delve into Obasa’s political journey, his accomplishments, and the controversies that marked his time in office.
Obasa’s political career reached its zenith when he was first elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on June 8, 2015, during the tenure of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
However, his leadership was reaffirmed in 2019 and 2023, making him the longest-serving Speaker in the history of Lagos State.
Throughout his three terms, Obasa played a pivotal role in shaping legislative policies aimed at driving Lagos’s development.
Under his leadership, the House passed several critical bills, including laws aimed at improving transportation, healthcare, and education in Lagos State.
His tenure also saw the implementation of initiatives to enhance legislative transparency and public engagement,
This earns him praise from certain quarters.
The Road To Impeachment
Despite his legislative accomplishments, Obasa’s tenure was marred by repeated allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of power.
However, report surfaced revealing that Obasa authorised the withdrawal of ₦43.5 billion for lawmakers’ backup vehicles and other questionable expenditures.
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Also, these revelations added to a history of controversies, including investigations by Sahara Reporters in 2020, which uncovered alleged diversions of public funds into personal accounts and businesses.
With the impeachment, he is still a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, but without any leadership position.
