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Obasa’s Many Sins Led To His Fall – Lawmakers
Following the adoption of the motion, the impeachment was made by the 32 members through a voice vote.
Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency 1, has given the detailed reasons Mudashiru Obasa was impeached today as the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly.
Obasa was impeached following a motion moved under the Matter of Urgent Public Importance by Femi Saheed.
Saheed, in line with provision of section 92(2) (C) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, accused Obasa of gross misconduct and poor leadership, which included perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings; highhandedness and lack of regard of members; gross abuse of office and privileges; intimidation and oppression of members by inciting them against one another amongst others.
He mentioned that Obasa also practices an authoritarian and undemocratic leadership style in discharging his duties.
He, therefore, moved the motion for the impeachment.
Following the adoption of the motion, the impeachment was made by the 32 members through a voice vote.
Subsequently, Meranda emerged as the new speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, while Fatai Mojeed emerged as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. Hence, the impeachment was a unanimous decision by the lawmakers.
The lawmakers agreed to take this step to safeguard our image and Lagos State. Change is inevitable, and we felt it was time for a new direction.
“All standing committees and principal officer positions have been dissolved. We are determined to work together to elevate the Assembly and deliver on our responsibilities to Lagosians.”
He explained that the Constitution empowers the Assembly to regulate its proceedings, and members reached a consensus to end Obasa’s tenure.
The lawmakers assured the public of their commitment to the progress and stability of Lagos State under the new leadership.
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Soludo’s daughter bags First Class from UK university
Her mother, the Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, celebrated her for achieving the feat, describing it as the result of hard work, sacrifice and faith in God.
• Oduko Soludo
Oduko, the third daughter of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Her mother, the Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, celebrated her for achieving the feat, describing it as the result of hard work, sacrifice and faith in God.
In a congratulatory message she personally signed and released on Thursday, Mrs Soludo expressed gratitude to God for her daughter’s academic achievement, describing it as a testament to hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.
She said Oduko’s success showed that true achievement was not a product of chance but of diligence, perseverance and steadfast faith in God.
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Senate okays Yuguda acting in full capacity as AMCON Board chairman
The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East).
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East).
Abiru, during the presentation of the report, urged the Senate to consider and approve the nomination of Yuguda for appointment as chairman of the AMCON board.
The development followed a request by President Bola Tinubu seeking the screening and confirmation of Yuguda’s appointment.
The President’s request was contained in a letter read on the floor of the Senate by Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on July 8.
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311 lawmakers say “YES!” to establish state police
Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, disclosed that 35 lawmakers participated in the voting virtually, while 276 members were physically present in the chamber.
311 lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday voted in favour of the proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police services.
The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for the Establishment of State Police Services and for Related Matters (HB. 2797),” seeks to amend the Constitution to create a legal framework for the establishment of state police services.
Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, disclosed that 35 lawmakers participated in the voting virtually, while 276 members were physically present in the chamber.
The passage followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, during plenary.
President Bola Tinubu recently transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, to the House of Representatives.
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