Breaking News:Obasa’s Legal Team Insists on Court Battle Over Impeachment, Denies Plans to Withdraw Suit
The legal team of Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has affirmed that there are no plans to withdraw the lawsuit challenging his removal, despite ongoing political mediation efforts.
Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa’s lead counsel, confirmed on Tuesday that they are fully prepared for the February 28 court hearing. He emphasized that Obasa will not attempt to return to the Assembly until a court judgment is obtained, stating that any move to resume the speakership before a legal ruling would be unconstitutional.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13, 2025, by a majority of lawmakers, filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, challenging his removal and the emergence of Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker.
Mediation Efforts by Political Leaders
The crisis in the Lagos Assembly has proven challenging to resolve, even for the influential Governors Advisory Council (GAC). In a bid to broker peace, President Bola Tinubu reportedly assigned former governors Chief Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba to mediate the conflict.
Following intensive meetings from Sunday through Monday, reports suggest that the mediating panel recommended that both Obasa and Meranda step down for another lawmaker from Lagos West Senatorial District. Additionally, Obasa was reportedly advised to withdraw his lawsuit and voluntarily resign. The panel is expected to brief President Tinubu on its intervention.
Obasa’s Legal Team Unmoved
However, when asked about these reports, Fashanu denied any official communication regarding a settlement.
He said: “Well, that intervention, for me, is still a rumor because nothing of such has been communicated to us as the legal team. So, what we all read in newspapers, we don’t even know the genuineness or authenticity of the news on the purported settlement.
“Our client has not communicated anything to us in the nature of withdrawal. So, we are still preparing for the case until otherwise.”
Reaffirming the legal team’s commitment, Fashanu added: “Nothing is certain in life except death. But on our part, we will put in our maximum effort, and we believe he has a very good case. So, subject to the overriding power of the deciding judge, we are good to go.”
No Resignation, No Illegal Moves
A source close to Obasa also dismissed claims that he would voluntarily resign, insisting that “it has not gotten to that level.”
On whether Obasa would return to the Assembly before the court ruling, Fashanu clarified that such a move would be unlawful, stating:
“That means he will be taking laws into his own hands, and I don’t think he would want to do that. If he had wanted to do that, I’m sure from day two or day three, he would have done that.”
Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor the unfolding developments and provide updates on the legal battle and political negotiations surrounding Obasa’s impeachment.
The legal team of Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has affirmed that there are no plans to withdraw the lawsuit challenging his removal, despite ongoing political mediation efforts.
Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa’s lead counsel, confirmed on Tuesday that they are fully prepared for the February 28 court hearing. He emphasized that Obasa will not attempt to return to the Assembly until a court judgment is obtained, stating that any move to resume the speakership before a legal ruling would be unconstitutional.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13, 2025, by a majority of lawmakers, filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, challenging his removal and the emergence of Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker.
Mediation Efforts by Political Leaders
The crisis in the Lagos Assembly has proven challenging to resolve, even for the influential Governors Advisory Council (GAC). In a bid to broker peace, President Bola Tinubu reportedly assigned former governors Chief Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba to mediate the conflict.
Following intensive meetings from Sunday through Monday, reports suggest that the mediating panel recommended that both Obasa and Meranda step down for another lawmaker from Lagos West Senatorial District. Additionally, Obasa was reportedly advised to withdraw his lawsuit and voluntarily resign. The panel is expected to brief President Tinubu on its intervention.
Obasa’s Legal Team Unmoved
However, when asked about these reports, Fashanu denied any official communication regarding a settlement.
He said: “Well, that intervention, for me, is still a rumor because nothing of such has been communicated to us as the legal team. So, what we all read in newspapers, we don’t even know the genuineness or authenticity of the news on the purported settlement.
“Our client has not communicated anything to us in the nature of withdrawal. So, we are still preparing for the case until otherwise.”
Reaffirming the legal team’s commitment, Fashanu added: “Nothing is certain in life except death. But on our part, we will put in our maximum effort, and we believe he has a very good case. So, subject to the overriding power of the deciding judge, we are good to go.”
No Resignation, No Illegal Moves
A source close to Obasa also dismissed claims that he would voluntarily resign, insisting that “it has not gotten to that level.”
On whether Obasa would return to the Assembly before the court ruling, Fashanu clarified that such a move would be unlawful, stating:
“That means he will be taking laws into his own hands, and I don’t think he would want to do that. If he had wanted to do that, I’m sure from day two or day three, he would have done that.”
Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor the unfolding developments and provide updates on the legal battle and political negotiations surrounding Obasa’s impeachment.
Breaking News:Obasa’s Legal Team Insists on Court Battle Over Impeachment, Denies Plans to Withdraw Suit
The legal team of Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has affirmed that there are no plans to withdraw the lawsuit challenging his removal, despite ongoing political mediation efforts.
Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa’s lead counsel, confirmed on Tuesday that they are fully prepared for the February 28 court hearing. He emphasized that Obasa will not attempt to return to the Assembly until a court judgment is obtained, stating that any move to resume the speakership before a legal ruling would be unconstitutional.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13, 2025, by a majority of lawmakers, filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, challenging his removal and the emergence of Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker.
Mediation Efforts by Political Leaders
The crisis in the Lagos Assembly has proven challenging to resolve, even for the influential Governors Advisory Council (GAC). In a bid to broker peace, President Bola Tinubu reportedly assigned former governors Chief Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba to mediate the conflict.
Following intensive meetings from Sunday through Monday, reports suggest that the mediating panel recommended that both Obasa and Meranda step down for another lawmaker from Lagos West Senatorial District. Additionally, Obasa was reportedly advised to withdraw his lawsuit and voluntarily resign. The panel is expected to brief President Tinubu on its intervention.
Obasa’s Legal Team Unmoved
However, when asked about these reports, Fashanu denied any official communication regarding a settlement.
He said: “Well, that intervention, for me, is still a rumor because nothing of such has been communicated to us as the legal team. So, what we all read in newspapers, we don’t even know the genuineness or authenticity of the news on the purported settlement.
“Our client has not communicated anything to us in the nature of withdrawal. So, we are still preparing for the case until otherwise.”
Reaffirming the legal team’s commitment, Fashanu added: “Nothing is certain in life except death. But on our part, we will put in our maximum effort, and we believe he has a very good case. So, subject to the overriding power of the deciding judge, we are good to go.”
No Resignation, No Illegal Moves
A source close to Obasa also dismissed claims that he would voluntarily resign, insisting that “it has not gotten to that level.”
On whether Obasa would return to the Assembly before the court ruling, Fashanu clarified that such a move would be unlawful, stating:
“That means he will be taking laws into his own hands, and I don’t think he would want to do that. If he had wanted to do that, I’m sure from day two or day three, he would have done that.”
Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor the unfolding developments and provide updates on the legal battle and political negotiations surrounding Obasa’s impeachment.
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