Lagos Assembly Impeaches Speaker Obasa Unanimously, Bringing His Reign to an Abrupt End

Lagos State Speaker Mudasiru Obasa's reign came to an abrupt end on Monday after he was unanimously impeached by members of the Assembly. He was removed from office following a power play and intrigues that ultimately sealed his fate.

Mudasiru Obasa's five-year tenure as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly came to a sudden and abrupt end on Monday when he was unanimously impeached by members of the Assembly. The decision marks a significant power play, with insiders attributing Obasa's downfall to a combination of hubris and intrigue that allegedly led to allegations of abuse of office. A unanimous impeachment is rare in Nigerian politics, underscoring the intensity of the opposition against Obasa. The move paves the way for a new speaker to take over the reins of the Assembly.