Lagos lawmakers impeach Speaker Obasa amid multibillion-naira fraud allegations

Lagos lawmakers impeach Speaker Obasa amid multibillion-naira fraud allegations

.replaced by his deputy Lasbat Meranda

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, accusing him of multiple statutory and financial interaction so.

He was subsequently replaced by his deputy Mrs Lasbat Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, was also a former chief whip of the House. 

The removal came days after the media was washed with report of how Obasa oversaw the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for back up vehicles for lawmakers, as well as other controversial activities.

Obasa was reported to be away in Atlanta when he was impeached.

Mr Obasa, 52, was first elected Speaker on June 8, 2015, resuming office alongside former one-term governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

Repeated charges of fraud and political thuggery have marked his speakership.

He was invited to be questioned by the EFCC after the anti-graft office became overwhelmed by media reports of his alleged mismanagement.

He denied all allegations, and no charges were filed after he met with detectives.