Lawmakers loyal to the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, on Friday arrived at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja for the hearing of the suit filed by the former Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa challenging his removal as Speaker by the lawmakers.
Obasa had gone to court to challenge his removal by at least 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025.
In the application dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), Obasa claimed that he was removed from his position on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers while he was out of the country.
Lawyers to Speaker Mojisola Meranda include lead counsel, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN).
Others counsels to the lawmakers are: Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN); Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN); Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN); Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN); Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN); Mr. Olumide Oyewole and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.
