Lagos Gets New Assembly Speaker After Obasa’s Impeachment

Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Metanda (Apapa I) has emerged as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Before her emergence as the Speaker, Meranda was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly.

Her emergence followed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the House of Assembly over gross misconduct and abuse of office.

It was gathered that in December 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been petitioned to investigate Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct, breach of public trust, and abuse of office.

A petition filed by the Progressive Youth Movement of Ikeja, Lagos State, accuses Obasa of using proxy companies to embezzle funds from the Lagos House of Assembly and violating due process and procurement regulations.

The petition, dated December 17, alleges that the Finance Management Committee had not met officially since the 10th Assembly was inaugurated, allowing Obasa to make unauthorised financial decisions.

The Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition previously filed a petition with the EFCC to investigate allegations of mismanaging N17 billion earmarked for constructing a gate at the Lagos State House of Assembly.